The climate in Altoona during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Altoona and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 15.6°C 60.1°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 4.6°C 40.3°F |
| Average temperature | 10.1°C 50.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 73 mm 2.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 11 days |
| Sea temperature | 16.3°C 61.3°F |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Windspeed | 13.7kph 9 mph |
On average October is the 3rd driest month of the year in Altoona with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Altoona in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| Hottest month: | July | 27.1°C 80.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 67mm 2.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 9.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -0.7°C 30.7°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 107mm 4.2ins |