Weather on October 17
Arlington, TX
55 Years of Data
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
54°F
Warmest
2016
81°F avg
Coldest
2018
52°F avg
About This Date
October 17th in Arlington, TX typically brings warm fall weather, with average highs around 80°F and lows near 54°F — a 26°F daily swing. Over 36 years of records, the warmest October 17th was in 2016 (81°F average), while the coldest was 2018 (52°F) — a 29°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 17% of October 17th dates historically, with the wettest October 17th recording 1.83" of rain. The last decade has been 3.3°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.3°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for October 17th in Arlington, TX? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
Cooling Trend
1.8°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 90° | 66° | 78° | — | — |
| 2024 | 72° | 41° | 56° | — | — |
| 2023 | 75° | 38° | 56° | — | — |
| 2022 | 71° | 52° | 61° | — | — |
| 2021 | 77° | 44° | 61° | — | — |
| 2020 | 78° | 48° | 63° | — | — |
| 2019 | 73° | 45° | 59° | — | — |
| 2018coldest | 54° | 50° | 52° | 0.08" | — |
| 2017 | 75° | 40° | 57° | — | — |
| 2016warmest | 90° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 2015 | 81° | 63° | 72° | — | — |
| 2014 | 88° | 59° | 73° | — | — |
| 2013 | 71° | 43° | 57° | — | — |
| 2012 | 86° | 62° | 74° | — | — |
| 2011 | 88° | 61° | 74° | 1.65" | — |
| 2010 | 79° | 52° | 65° | — | — |
| 2009 | 77° | 48° | 63° | — | — |
| 2008 | 78° | 57° | 68° | — | — |
| 2007 | 87° | 61° | 74° | — | — |
| 2006 | 89° | 58° | 73° | 0.03" | — |
| 2005 | 92° | 55° | 73° | — | — |
| 2004 | 89° | 54° | 71° | — | — |
| 2003 | 74° | 51° | 62° | — | — |
| 2002 | 78° | 45° | 61° | — | — |
| 2001 | 70° | 38° | 54° | — | — |
| 2000 | 76° | 61° | 68° | — | — |
| 1999 | 69° | 49° | 59° | 0.64" | — |
| 1998 | 78° | 68° | 73° | 1.83" | — |
| 1997 | 74° | 50° | 62° | — | — |
| 1996 | 84° | 65° | 74° | — | — |
| 1995 | 90° | 42° | 66° | — | — |
| 1994 | 80° | 65° | 72° | 0.28" | — |
| 1993 | 89° | 59° | 74° | — | — |
| 1992 | 73° | 54° | 63° | — | — |
| 1991 | 83° | 52° | 67° | — | — |
| 1990 | 89° | 63° | 76° | — | — |
36 years of data from ARLINGTON MUNI AP