October weather in Fairfax, VA

The average temperature in Fairfax in October is 55.3°F (45.2°F–65.4°F). Average precipitation: 3.51 inches.

October is a fall month in Fairfax, and is warmer than the annual average of 54°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20.2°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 9 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 57m. For travel, October is a comfortable month to visit.

Avg High
65.4°F
Avg Low
45.2°F
Precipitation
3.51 in
Daylight
10h 57m

October records in Fairfax

Date Record High Record Low Record Precip
October 1 91.0°F (1997) 42.1°F (2003) 2.63 in (1979)
October 2 82.0°F (2019) 37.0°F (1997) 1.49 in (1973)
October 3 89.1°F (2019) 34.0°F (2003) 1.46 in (2012)
October 4 82.0°F (2002) 34.0°F (2003) 2.38 in (1927)
October 5 84.9°F (2018) 35.1°F (1996) 2.25 in (1948)
October 6 84.0°F (2013) 39.0°F (1996) 2.25 in (1957)
October 7 82.9°F (2013) 39.0°F (1996) 2.51 in (1965)
October 8 84.0°F (2007) 33.1°F (2001) 5.37 in (2005)
October 9 84.9°F (2007) 30.9°F (2001) 1.57 in (1950)
October 10 87.1°F (2007) 30.9°F (2001) 1.82 in (1971)
October 11 82.9°F (2017) 37.9°F (2016) 1.11 in (2013)
October 12 79.0°F (2010) 35.1°F (1996) 2.39 in (2013)
October 13 78.1°F (2010) 30.0°F (2012) 2.00 in (1927)
October 14 78.1°F (2010) 30.0°F (2012) 2.70 in (1955)
October 15 84.0°F (2014) 34.0°F (2006) 1.46 in (1954)
October 16 78.1°F (2014) 37.0°F (1948) 2.79 in (1942)
October 17 77.0°F (1996) 36.0°F (2017) 1.24 in (1997)
October 18 81.0°F (2016) 35.1°F (2001) 1.21 in (1990)
October 19 81.0°F (2016) 32.0°F (2015) 2.98 in (1966)
October 20 84.0°F (2016) 32.0°F (2015) 1.50 in (1976)
October 21 79.0°F (2016) 33.1°F (2008) 2.19 in (1961)
October 22 80.1°F (2015) 30.9°F (2018) 1.26 in (1958)
October 23 80.1°F (2015) 28.9°F (1997) 4.43 in (1990)
October 24 78.1°F (2012) 30.0°F (1997) 0.76 in (1984)
October 25 80.1°F (2001) 30.9°F (2003) 2.25 in (1971)
October 26 78.1°F (2014) 28.9°F (2013) 2.58 in (2021)
October 27 75.9°F (2023) 28.9°F (2013) 1.67 in (2003)
October 28 78.1°F (2014) 33.1°F (2013) 2.59 in (1972)
October 29 88.0°F (2014) 30.0°F (1997) 2.22 in (1953)
October 30 73.0°F (2023) 30.9°F (1997) 2.00 in (2020)
October 31 80.1°F (2016) 30.9°F (1997) 1.87 in (1942)

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