Weather on October 17
Huntsville, AL
55 Years of Data
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
46°F
Warmest
2016
76°F avg
Coldest
2020
48°F avg
About This Date
October 17th in Huntsville, AL typically brings pleasant fall weather, with average highs around 72°F and lows near 46°F — a 26°F daily swing. Over 26 years of records, the warmest October 17th was in 2016 (76°F average), while the coldest was 2020 (48°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 23% of October 17th dates historically, with the wettest October 17th recording 4.37" of rain.
Planning for October 17th in Huntsville, AL? Great weather for outdoor activities.
Cooling Trend
1.2°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80° | 54° | 67° | — | — |
| 2024 | 60° | 37° | 49° | — | — |
| 2023 | 58° | 46° | 52° | — | — |
| 2022 | 75° | 56° | 65° | 0.03" | — |
| 2021 | 65° | 41° | 53° | — | — |
| 2020coldest | 63° | 34° | 48° | — | — |
| 2019 | 66° | 39° | 53° | 0.08" | — |
| 2018 | 69° | 52° | 60° | 0.23" | — |
| 2017 | 70° | 41° | 55° | — | — |
| 2016warmest | 88° | 64° | 76° | — | — |
| 2015 | 66° | 39° | 53° | — | — |
| 2014 | 81° | 46° | 63° | — | — |
| 2013 | 66° | 53° | 60° | — | — |
| 2012 | 72° | 42° | 57° | — | — |
| 2011 | 83° | 44° | 63° | — | — |
| 2010 | 78° | 34° | 56° | — | — |
| 2009 | 62° | 45° | 53° | 0.05" | — |
| 2008 | 75° | 58° | 66° | 0.15" | — |
| 2007 | 79° | 61° | 70° | — | — |
| 2006 | 64° | 51° | 58° | 4.37" | — |
| 2005 | 78° | 35° | 57° | — | — |
| 2004 | 68° | 39° | 54° | — | — |
| 1974 | 78° | 40° | 59° | — | — |
| 1973 | 70° | 40° | 55° | — | — |
| 1972 | 81° | 57° | 69° | — | — |
| 1971 | 83° | 56° | 69° | — | — |
26 years of data from REDSTONE ARSENAL