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Quincy, MA Weather on October 16
October 16th in Quincy, MA typically brings mild fall weather, with average highs around 62°F and lows near 44°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest October 16th was in 2014 (70°F average), while the coldest was 1972 (41°F) — a 29°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 29% of October 16th dates historically, with the wettest October 16th recording 2.8" of rain. The last decade has been 2.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on October 16
Planning for October 16th in Quincy, MA? Great weather for outdoor activities.
October 16 Weather Records for Quincy
- •The all-time record high for October 16th in Quincy, MA is 76°F, set in 2021.
- •The coldest October 16th on record dropped to 28°F in 1978.
- •A freeze (32°F or below) has occurred on October 16th in 3 of the last 55 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 16 ever in Quincy?
The warmest October 16 in Quincy, MA reached 76°F in 2021. That is 14°F above the long-term average high of 62°F.
What was the coldest October 16 ever in Quincy?
The coldest October 16 in Quincy, MA dropped to 28°F in 1978. That is 16°F below the long-term average low of 44°F.
What is the average temperature on October 16 in Quincy?
On October 16, Quincy averages a high of 62°F and a low of 44°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from HINGHAM.
How many years of weather data are available for October 16 in Quincy?
We have 55 years of weather records for October 16 in Quincy, MA, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
October 16 Weather History in Quincy
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 55°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 59°F | 45°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 2022 | 69°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 76°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 70°F | 54°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2019 | 61°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 68°F | 43°F | 0.09" | -- |
| 2017 | 69°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 69°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 61°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 73°F | 66°F | 0.87" | -- |
| 2013 | 60°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 64°F | 45°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2011 | 64°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 57°F | 42°F | 0.04" | -- |
| 2009 | 45°F | 39°F | 0.55" | -- |
| 2008 | 71°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 61°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 60°F | 32°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 60°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 63°F | 54°F | 1.24" | -- |
| 2003 | 61°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 60°F | 37°F | 1.01" | -- |
| 2001 | 68°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 58°F | 45°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 1999 | 72°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 61°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 56°F | 52°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 1996 | 73°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 58°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 63°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 62°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 61°F | 52°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1991 | 65°F | 54°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 1990 | 66°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 65°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 57°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 56°F | 33°F | -- | -- |
| 1986 | 57°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 69°F | 49°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 1984 | 59°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 54°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 58°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 55°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 67°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 53°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 53°F | 28°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 65°F | 35°F | 0.63" | -- |
| 1976 | 63°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 69°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 59°F | 47°F | 2.8" | -- |
| 1973 | 62°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 54°F | 29°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 65°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: HINGHAM
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Quincy, MA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.