October Weather 2023

Born

Friedrich Nietzsche [philosopher] – 1844
P. G. Wodehouse [author, humorist] – 1881
C.P. Snow [novelist] – 1905
Lee Iacocca [businessman] – 1924
Linda Lavin [actress] – 1937
Penny Marshall [actress & director] – 1942
Jim Palmer [baseball player] – 1945
Richard Carpenter [musician] – 1946
Emeril Lagasse [chef] – 1959
Sarah Ferguson [Duchess of York] – 1959

Died

Clara Kimball Young [actress] – 1960
Cole Porter [composer] – 1964
Edie Adams [actress & singer] – 2008
Dorcus Reilly [home economist] – 2018

Events

First day of conversion to Gregorian calendar from Julian for several countries [Poland, Spain, Italy, Portugal], due to Pope Gregory XIII’s decree. Great Britain and colonies did not convert until 1752– 1582
First U.S. Agriculture Bureau scientific publication issued– 1862
Edison Electric Light Company established– 1878
American Angler, the first fishing magazine in the U.S., was published in Philadelphia, PA– 1881
Symphony Hall in Boston was inaugurated as the home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra– 1900
Mata Hari, one of history’s most famous spies, was executed– 1917
Statue of Liberty designated as a National Monument– 1924
President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a bill creating the Department of Transportation– 1966
An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale shook southern California– 1979
Veterans Memorial Bridge opened, Port Arthur-Bridge City, Texas– 1991
Andy Green became the first person to break the sound barrier in a land-based vehicle, at 763.035 mph– 1997
In New York, the Staten Island ferry plowed into a pier killing 10 people and injuring 42 more– 2003
China launched its first manned space mission becoming the third country in history to send a person into orbit — four decades after the Soviet Union and the United States– 2003
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake occurred near Kailua-Kona on the west coast of the Big Island of Hawaii– 2006

Weather

Hurricane Hazel hit the Carolinas– 1954
Hazel II storm flooded Toronto– 1954
15.88 inches of rain fell in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida– 1965

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The city of Plano is located in the north of Texas and was named after its flat plains. The weather is perfectly comfortable and the city was ranked in "The Top 10 Best Places to Retire in 2017" due to its cultural, educational, and outdoor luxuries. The quality of life offered here is commendable and favored by many snowbirds. The city has a splendid downtown life with a torrent of recreational activities for visitors to participate in.

Weather October 2023 in Plano Texas:

Generally, October in Plano will be really nice, with an average temperature of around 78°F / 26°C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. You can expect around 9 rainy days, with on average 2.6 inches / 66 mm of rain during the month of October.

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Contents

1 October weather in Plano Texas
2 October weather in Plano Texas in more detail
- 2.1 - What will the temperature be in Plano in October
- 2.2 - Can you expect rain in October in Plano?
- 2.3 - What will the water temperature be in Plano for October
- 2.4 - Can you expect in October a lot of sunny days in Plano
- 2.5 - Will it be comfortable in October in Plano?
3 What to do in Plano Texas in October
4 Is it humid in Plano Texas in October?
5 Is October a good time to go to Plano Texas?
6 Does it rain all day in Plano Texas in October?
7 Is October the rainiest month in Plano Texas?
8 Is October the most sunniest month in Plano Texas?
9 More information about Plano Texas
10 Weather in Plano Texas in other months
11 What to do in Plano Texas for each month

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in October in Plano, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if October is comfortable or humid

Generally, October in Plano will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 78°F / 26°C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. During the night, it will cool down to around 55°F / 13°C.

Plano has rainy days in October. You can expect around 9 rainy days, with on average 2.6 inches / 66 mm of rain during the whole month.

The forecast for October 2023 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.

October weather in Plano Texas in more detail

To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in October in Plano, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds

- What will the temperature be in Plano in October

Generally, you can expect in October an average temperature of 78°F / 26°C during the day and an average of 55°F / 13°C during the night. In October, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 91°F / 33°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 39°F / 4°C.

When looking at the whole year, January and December are the coldest months, with an average temperature of around 57°F / 14°C. July and August are the hottest months, with an average temperature of around 96°F / 36°C. When comparing October with the temperature in the month before and after, this is lower than September, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 89°F / 32°C. And more than November, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 66°F / 19°C.

Day and night temperature variation for Plano during the year.Day and night temperature variation for Plano during the year.

But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, August is the hottest month, with a temperature of around 105°F / 41°C. January and December are the coldest months, with a temperature of around 73°F / 23°C. When comparing October with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly lower than September, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 98°F / 37°C. And slightly more than November, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 82°F / 28°C.

In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Plano each month:

Day and night temperature variation for Plano during the year. Day and night temperature variation for Plano during the year.

- Can you expect rain in October in Plano?

Generally, you can expect about 9 rain days in October, with on average 2.6 inches / 66 mm of rain.

When looking at the whole year, August is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 1.4 inches / 36 mmmm. May and October are the wettest months, with an average rainfall of around 2.6 inches / 66 mm. When comparing October with the month before and after, this is a lot more than September, which sees around 2 inches / 52 mm of rain. And almost equal to November, which sees around 2.6 inches / 65 mm of rain

Rain days for Plano during the year.Rain days for Plano during the year.

If we look at the number of days with rain, January is the month with the least amount of rain days with an average of between 7 and 8 days. May is the month with the most rain days with an average of between 12 and 13 days. When comparing October with the month before and after, this is almost equal to September, which sees an average of between 9 and 10 days of rain. And almost equal to November, which sees an average of between 7 and 8 days of rain

- What will the water temperature be in Plano for October

You can expect in October, the water temperature for Plano to be between 84°F / 29°C and 71°F / 22°C.

To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.

August has the highest water temperature, with around 89°F / 32°C. January has the lowest water temperature, with around 60°F / 16°C. When comparing the water temperature from October with the month before and after, October has a water temperature slightly lower than September, with a water temperature of around 87°F / 31°C. And more than the water temperature from November, that is an average of between 73°F / 23°C and 75°F / 24°C.

Water temperature for Plano during the year.Water temperature for Plano during the year.

- Can you expect in October a lot of sunny days in Plano

Generally, you can expect around 15 sunny days in October and around 11 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.

When looking at the whole year, August is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with an average of between 17 and 18 sunny days. May is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with an average of between 8 and 9 sunny days. When comparing October with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to September, with an average of between 16 and 17 sunny days. And slightly more than November, with around 12 sunny days

The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for PlanoThe number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Plano

We have looked at the sunny days in Plano. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. December is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with around 10 cloudy days. August is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 1 and 2 cloudy days. When comparing October with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is slightly higher than September, with an average of between 2 and 3 cloudy days. And slightly less than November, with around 8 cloudy days

- Will it be comfortable in October in Plano?

Generally, October in Plano will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most..

We use the humidity and temperature in Plano to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.

When looking at the whole year, November has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" [very dry air]. June has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "slightly uncomfortable" [moderately humid]. When comparing October with the month before and after, this is less than September, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "very comfortable" [dry air]. And slightly more than November, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" [very dry air]

Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for PlanoWintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Plano

What to do in Plano Texas in October

Plano is a popular tourist location. There are many places that you can visit in the area. Some of these include:

Cavanaugh Flight Museum: The museum is devoted to promoting aviation studies and American aviation heritage. The museum showcases various historically significant vintage aircraft used in various endeavors. You can also get souvenirs from the store at the museum.
Downtown Plano: Plano has been ranked in the top ten downtown lifestyles in the past due to its impressive urban living, event venues, performing arts, art galleries, attractive shops, and restaurants beautified by the historic infrastructure of Plano. You ought to visit Downtown Plano to spend leisure time.
Addison Conference & Theatre Center: From photo and art galleries, corporate as well as social events, to the theatre, there is abundant space for every event at the Center. There are various events you can attend within the Center as well as events hosted at the Addison Circle Park. The Park is filled with water fountains and other water features along with beautiful greenery. You can attend or participate in various events hosted at the park. You can take fitness classes or charity walks in the park as well.
Texas Sculpture Garden: It is the largest private collection of contemporary Texas sculpture. You can visit this place to witness the exceptional work that the prominent artists of Texas have put in to create mind-blowing sculptures.
Russell Creek Park: It is a community park with a sports complex comprising of soccer and baseball fields and facilities for other athletics. The park also has a lake, a pavilion, playgrounds, hiking trails as well as restrooms. You can visit the sports complex or hiking trails along with the kids to participate in productive activities.

Is it humid in Plano Texas in October?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Plano Texas in October. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in October in Plano, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.

To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Plano during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.

Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of October, you can expect that Plano will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most..

November is the month with the most comfort. It will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most.. June is the most uncomfortable month. It will be moderately humid, and can feel slightly uncomfortable for some. In the graph, you can see that there is a significant difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months

Humidity level for PlanoHumidity level for Plano

Is October a good time to go to Plano Texas?

Trying to answer the question of whether October is a good time to go to Plano is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.

These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.

If we look at the average temperature for Plano in October, we can see that it will be fine for most people. In October, you can expect it to be really nice, with an average temperature of around 78°F / 26°C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. During the night, it will be around 55°F / 13°C.

The number of overcast days is more than 5, but you can still the sun with around 15 sunny days and 11 partly sunny days.

The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 9 rainy days, with on average 2.6 inches / 66 mm of rain during October. More then 5 days rain per month makes the chance higher you will see some rain during a shorter stay. But a day with rain does not mean a day you can not enjoy.

We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that October a good time to go to Plano Texas for most visitors.

Does it rain all day in Plano Texas in October?

In Plano, it does not rain all day in October. You can expect around 9 rainy days, with on average 2.6 inches / 66 mm of rain during the month.

Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Plano Texas, there are, on average 15 sunny days and 11 partly sunny days in October. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.

Is October the rainiest month in Plano Texas?

October is not the month with the most rainy days, and it is the month with the most rain.

To answer what the rainiest month is in Plano, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.

May is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 13 days with rain. January is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 7 days.

May is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 2.6 inches / 66 mm of rain. January is the month with the least amount of rain. These are not the same months as the ones with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 1.4 inches / 36 mm of rain.

Is October the most sunniest month in Plano Texas?

October is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.

To answer what the sunniest month is in Plano, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.

August is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 15 sunny days, and 11 partly suny days. May is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.

August is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.

The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. August is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While December is the month with the highest number of overcast days.

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Weather in Plano Texas in other months

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What to do in Plano Texas for each month

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