October weather in Lancaster, PA
The average temperature in Lancaster in October is 55.1°F (43.7°F–66.4°F). Average precipitation: 4.18 inches. Average snowfall is 0.3 inches.
October is a fall month in Lancaster, and is warmer than the annual average of 53.7°F. Daily temperatures swing about 22.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 55m. For travel, October is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
66.4°F
Avg Low
43.7°F
Precipitation
4.18 in
Snow
0.3 in
October records in Lancaster
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 89.1°F (1986) | 33.1°F (1993) | 2.09 in (1979) |
| October 2 | 93.0°F (2019) | 34.0°F (1997) | 2.10 in (2012) |
| October 3 | 87.1°F (2021) | 33.1°F (2003) | 1.05 in (1979) |
| October 4 | 87.1°F (2013) | 33.1°F (1996) | 0.82 in (2010) |
| October 5 | 89.1°F (2013) | 27.0°F (2019) | 2.08 in (1995) |
| October 6 | 86.0°F (1997) | 34.0°F (1992) | 0.65 in (1978) |
| October 7 | 87.1°F (2018) | 32.0°F (1986) | 1.77 in (2005) |
| October 8 | 91.9°F (1994) | 33.1°F (1986) | 5.60 in (2005) |
| October 9 | 91.0°F (2007) | 28.0°F (2001) | 1.40 in (1992) |
| October 10 | 84.0°F (2018) | 32.0°F (1989) | 2.00 in (2013) |
| October 11 | 82.9°F (2010) | 25.0°F (1986) | 2.17 in (2002) |
| October 12 | 82.9°F (2010) | 30.9°F (1996) | 1.20 in (1993) |
| October 13 | 82.9°F (2024) | 28.9°F (2012) | 0.70 in (2005) |
| October 14 | 80.1°F (2008) | 30.0°F (1981) | 1.35 in (2023) |
| October 15 | 86.0°F (2021) | 30.0°F (2006) | 2.69 in (2014) |
| October 16 | 86.0°F (2021) | 30.9°F (1999) | 2.43 in (2002) |
| October 17 | 81.0°F (2016) | 33.1°F (1994) | 2.18 in (1991) |
| October 18 | 86.0°F (2016) | 26.1°F (1982) | 1.50 in (1996) |
| October 19 | 84.9°F (2016) | 28.0°F (1986) | 2.20 in (1996) |
| October 20 | 80.1°F (2016) | 26.1°F (1981) | 1.05 in (1989) |
| October 21 | 82.9°F (1979) | 28.9°F (1991) | 2.80 in (1995) |
| October 22 | 84.0°F (2024) | 28.9°F (1983) | 1.04 in (2005) |
| October 23 | 82.0°F (1979) | 26.1°F (1982) | 1.60 in (1994) |
| October 24 | 82.9°F (2001) | 27.0°F (1982) | 1.57 in (1983) |
| October 25 | 80.1°F (2021) | 28.0°F (1978) | 2.13 in (2021) |
| October 26 | 81.0°F (2023) | 28.0°F (1987) | 1.35 in (2007) |
| October 27 | 81.0°F (1984) | 26.1°F (1988) | 1.70 in (2007) |
| October 28 | 82.9°F (2023) | 30.0°F (1978) | 1.10 in (2015) |
| October 29 | 79.0°F (1984) | 26.1°F (1985) | 2.03 in (1984) |
| October 30 | 82.9°F (2016) | 26.1°F (1985) | 1.13 in (2025) |
| October 31 | 84.0°F (2024) | 23.0°F (1988) | 1.45 in (2019) |