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Lakeland, FL Weather on October 10
October 10th in Lakeland, FL typically brings warm fall weather, with average highs around 86°F and lows near 68°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest October 10th was in 2009 (87°F average), while the coldest was 2000 (62°F) — a 25°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 27% of October 10th dates historically, with the wettest October 10th recording 8.93" of rain. The last decade has been 3.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on October 10
Planning for October 10th in Lakeland, FL? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
October 10 Weather Records for Lakeland
- •The all-time record high for October 10th in Lakeland, FL is 95°F, set in 2009.
- •The coldest October 10th on record dropped to 48°F in 2000.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on October 10th in 9 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), October 10th was 7°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 10 ever in Lakeland?
The warmest October 10 in Lakeland, FL reached 95°F in 2009. That is 9°F above the long-term average high of 86°F.
What was the coldest October 10 ever in Lakeland?
The coldest October 10 in Lakeland, FL dropped to 48°F in 2000. That is 20°F below the long-term average low of 68°F.
What is the average temperature on October 10 in Lakeland?
On October 10, Lakeland averages a high of 86°F and a low of 68°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from LAKELAND 2.
How many years of weather data are available for October 10 in Lakeland?
We have 55 years of weather records for October 10 in Lakeland, FL, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
October 10 Weather History in Lakeland
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86°F | 74°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 2024 | 78°F | 69°F | 8.93" | -- |
| 2023 | 85°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 88°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 86°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 92°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 87°F | 72°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2018 | 88°F | 79°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 2017 | 91°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 87°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 89°F | 71°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2014 | 86°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 87°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 85°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 84°F | 55°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2010 | 88°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 95°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 90°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 90°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 81°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 87°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 84°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 81°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 90°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 84°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 76°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 87°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 88°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 86°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 78°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 89°F | 74°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 1994 | 89°F | 71°F | 0.5" | -- |
| 1993 | 88°F | 67°F | 0.43" | -- |
| 1992 | 89°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 88°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 89°F | 73°F | 1.57" | -- |
| 1989 | 84°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 84°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 83°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 90°F | 71°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 1985 | 87°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 89°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 92°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 92°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 88°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 87°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 86°F | 69°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1977 | 88°F | 72°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1976 | 73°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 85°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 81°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 84°F | 70°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1972 | 86°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 79°F | 64°F | 1.86" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: LAKELAND 2
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Lakeland, FL, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.