October weather in Cottage Grove, MN
The average temperature in Cottage Grove in October is 49.7°F (40.0°F–59.4°F). Average precipitation: 2.61 inches.
October is a fall month in Cottage Grove, and is warmer than the annual average of 46°F. Daily temperatures swing about 19.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 43m. For travel, October is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
59.4°F
Avg Low
40.0°F
Precipitation
2.61 in
Daylight
10h 43m
October records in Cottage Grove
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 90.0°F (2023) | 28.0°F (1939) | 0.72 in (1977) |
| October 2 | 91.9°F (2023) | 27.0°F (2003) | 1.25 in (2009) |
| October 3 | 91.9°F (1997) | 26.1°F (2003) | 0.93 in (2007) |
| October 4 | 90.0°F (2025) | 30.9°F (1996) | 1.65 in (2002) |
| October 5 | 82.9°F (1990) | 30.9°F (1999) | 2.40 in (1955) |
| October 6 | 86.0°F (2011) | 34.0°F (2000) | 1.45 in (2002) |
| October 7 | 87.1°F (2007) | 28.0°F (2001) | 1.19 in (1992) |
| October 8 | 84.9°F (2003) | 27.0°F (2012) | 1.50 in (1970) |
| October 9 | 87.1°F (2010) | 28.9°F (2000) | 1.30 in (1970) |
| October 10 | 84.0°F (1893) | 28.0°F (2000) | 1.05 in (2018) |
| October 11 | 80.1°F (2024) | 28.0°F (2006) | 1.57 in (1983) |
| October 12 | 88.0°F (2015) | 27.0°F (2006) | 1.90 in (2020) |
| October 13 | 84.9°F (1995) | 26.1°F (2012) | 1.45 in (1997) |
| October 14 | 78.1°F (2000) | 27.0°F (1993) | 1.00 in (2023) |
| October 15 | 72.0°F (1942) | 27.0°F (1939) | 2.22 in (1966) |
| October 16 | 70.0°F (1893) | 26.1°F (2002) | 0.80 in (1987) |
| October 17 | 80.1°F (1991) | 24.1°F (1939) | 1.67 in (1996) |
| October 18 | 75.0°F (2016) | 25.0°F (1939) | 0.54 in (1937) |
| October 19 | 79.0°F (2021) | 21.9°F (1992) | 0.92 in (2007) |
| October 20 | 84.0°F (2000) | 25.0°F (1991) | 1.77 in (1934) |
| October 21 | 81.0°F (2024) | 27.0°F (1999) | 0.65 in (1943) |
| October 22 | 84.9°F (2024) | 26.1°F (2018) | 1.11 in (2019) |
| October 23 | 82.0°F (1992) | 25.0°F (2013) | 0.90 in (1938) |
| October 24 | 77.0°F (2022) | 25.0°F (2006) | 1.85 in (1995) |
| October 25 | 71.1°F (2022) | 25.0°F (1999) | 2.10 in (2023) |
| October 26 | 80.1°F (1992) | 23.0°F (1942) | 0.73 in (2016) |
| October 27 | 69.1°F (1940) | 19.9°F (2020) | 1.57 in (1941) |
| October 28 | 69.1°F (1994) | 18.0°F (2020) | 0.98 in (1971) |
| October 29 | 75.9°F (2024) | 18.0°F (1893) | 0.83 in (1961) |
| October 30 | 81.0°F (2024) | 24.1°F (1991) | 0.98 in (1999) |
| October 31 | 72.0°F (2024) | 19.0°F (1996) | 0.77 in (1935) |