Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
57°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Alpena
United States · North America
Cool days.
Good overall
Early to mid
Daytime high
57°F
Lows around 45°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
4.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 12 wet days, the highest monthly average.
39%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.
4.6 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryOctober Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 47° and nights feel near 39°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
36%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy October days can feel brisker in open spots.
11 mphOctober Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 55°F, easing to about 51°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning49°F
Rain16%
Cloud64%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday54°F
Rain19%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon55°F
Rain19%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening51°F
Rain16%
Cloud64%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 17 | 1.9 | 9 | 3.5 | 78 |
| Feb | 29 | 16 | 1.7 | 8 | 4.7 | 76 |
| Mar | 38 | 23 | 2.3 | 9 | 6.3 | 72 |
| Apr | 48 | 34 | 3.2 | 11 | 7.4 | 69 |
| May | 60 | 45 | 3.1 | 11 | 9.0 | 71 |
| Jun | 71 | 56 | 3.1 | 11 | 9.8 | 74 |
| Jul | 77 | 62 | 3.1 | 11 | 10.2 | 73 |
| Aug | 76 | 62 | 3.1 | 10 | 8.3 | 75 |
| Sep | 70 | 56 | 2.9 | 10 | 6.5 | 76 |
| Oct | 57 | 45 | 3.0 | 12 | 4.6 | 76 |
| Nov | 44 | 35 | 2.2 | 10 | 2.8 | 76 |
| Dec | 34 | 25 | 2.3 | 11 | 2.4 | 78 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology