Fort McMurray in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Fort McMurray in october 2025
The weather in Fort McMurray in the month of october comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout october
very bad weather 228.2cm
Weather at 6am
34°F
Clear/Sunny
24% of time
21%
20%
18%
Weather at 12pm
40°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
25%
20%
18%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
24%
19%
16%
Weather at 3am
34°F
26%
21%
20%
18%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Fort McMurray in october
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Fort McMurray in october.
The climate of Fort McMurray in october is very bad
the weather in Fort McMurray in october is relatively dry (with 2.1in of precipitation over 3 days). This is better than the previous month since in september it receives an average of 2.8in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh in that area the month of october. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! The high seasonal norm is 43°F. The minimum is 32°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in october in Fort McMurray is 38°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Fort McMurray in the month of october with a maximum record of 68°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 4°F in 2012. You can expect to have about 17 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 55% of the month.
On this month of october, day length in Fort McMurray is generally 10:23. The sun rises at 06:59 and sets at 17:22.
October: another location in Canada?
If you want to go to Canada in october, there are destinations with better weather than Fort McMurray:
In october, Niagara Falls (Ontario) has good weather.
Finally, Ottawa, Halifax, Toronto, Vancouver, Saint John and Brampton have a tolerable climate, but better than Fort McMurray.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Fort McMurray in october
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of october.
| October | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 68°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 4°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 17 day(s) (55%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.8in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 228.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.06km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 52% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:59 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:22 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:23 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in october | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last october?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Fort McMurray in october 2024:
43°F to 47°F
34°F to 40°F
32°F to 41°F
38°F to 49°F
40°F to 47°F
45°F to 56°F
50°F to 61°F
54°F to 63°F
49°F to 56°F
43°F to 54°F
41°F to 50°F
38°F to 50°F
41°F to 52°F
43°F to 54°F
52°F to 56°F
40°F to 50°F
43°F to 47°F
36°F to 43°F
43°F to 47°F
32°F to 38°F
27°F to 31°F
23°F to 38°F
32°F to 41°F
34°F to 41°F
34°F to 40°F
27°F to 40°F
34°F to 45°F
31°F to 32°F
22°F to 31°F
29°F to 32°F
27°F to 32°F
Map: other cities in Canada in october
Cities near Fort McMurray:
| Cold Lake in october | very bad weather |
| Edmonton in october | very bad weather |
| Lloydminster in october | very bad weather |
| North Battleford in october | very bad weather |
| Grande Prairie in october | very bad weather |
| Red Deer in october | very bad weather |
| Prince Albert (Saskatchewan) in october | very bad weather |
| Fort St. John in october | very bad weather |
| Drumheller in october | very bad weather |
| Saskatoon in october | very bad weather |
| Jasper National Park in october | very bad weather |
| Flin Flon in october | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
Fort McMurray
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Weather data for Fort McMurray in october:
Weather data for Fort McMurray for october are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Fort McMurray. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Fort McMurray can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Fort McMurray.