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Seattle, WA Weather on October 10
Seattle hits rare 73°F on October 10, 1980
October 10 typically brings mild autumn weather to Seattle, with average highs near 62°F and lows around 48°F. The warmest October 10 on record occurred in 1980 when the city reached 73°F, marking a notably warm day that stands 11 degrees above the historical average. In contrast, a much colder spell gripped the region on this date in 2019, when temperatures plummeted to 34°F, demonstrating the significant seasonal variability Seattle can experience in early fall.
What to Expect on October 10
Planning for October 10th in Seattle, WA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 10 ever in Seattle?
The warmest October 10 in Seattle, WA reached 73°F in 1991. That is 11°F above the long-term average high of 62°F.
What was the coldest October 10 ever in Seattle?
The coldest October 10 in Seattle, WA dropped to 34°F in 2019. That is 14°F below the long-term average low of 48°F.
What is the average temperature on October 10 in Seattle?
On October 10, Seattle averages a high of 62°F and a low of 48°F based on 54 years of NOAA weather observations from SEATTLE URBAN SITE.
How many years of weather data are available for October 10 in Seattle?
We have 54 years of weather records for October 10 in Seattle, WA, 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 Seattle
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63°F | 52°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2024 | 62°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 60°F | 50°F | 0.43" | -- |
| 2022 | 70°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 56°F | 44°F | 0.09" | -- |
| 2020 | 64°F | 53°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2019 | 57°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 63°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 58°F | 46°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2016 | 60°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 72°F | 59°F | 0.77" | -- |
| 2014 | 68°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 61°F | 46°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2012 | 55°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 60°F | 51°F | 0.22" | -- |
| 2010 | 64°F | 51°F | 0.83" | -- |
| 2009 | 59°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 56°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 60°F | 49°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2006 | 65°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 58°F | 49°F | 0.07" | -- |
| 2004 | 63°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 62°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 64°F | 46°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2001 | 54°F | 44°F | 0.24" | -- |
| 2000 | 57°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 54°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 58°F | 48°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 1996 | 66°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 58°F | 51°F | 0.97" | -- |
| 1994 | 59°F | 50°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1993 | 68°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 65°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 73°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 58°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 60°F | 50°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 1988 | 70°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 72°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 67°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 66°F | 48°F | 0.04" | -- |
| 1984 | 58°F | 53°F | 1" | -- |
| 1983 | 61°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 66°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 57°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 73°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 71°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 61°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 59°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 66°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 63°F | 49°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1974 | 64°F | 55°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 1973 | 57°F | 48°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 1972 | 53°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 64°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 54 years of data from NOAA station: SEATTLE URBAN SITE
How Has October 10 Changed?
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Seattle, WA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.