October 2025 Weather Forecast by Region: What to Expect Across the U.S., According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac

Why The October Forecast Matters

Since 1792, The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been a trusted source of long-range weather predictions, helping Americans—from farmers to families—plan ahead. Its October forecast offers insights into weather patterns that can impact travel, agriculture, and daily routines.

Regional Breakdown: October 2025 Weather Outlook

1. Northeast

• Oct 1–6: Scattered showers and cool temperatures.

• Oct 7–10: Sunny but still cool.

• Oct 11–17: A shift from showers to sunshine, temperatures drop mid-week.

• Oct 18–28: Rainy and cool, followed by isolated showers and chillier weather.

• End of Month: Showers in the north, sun in the south, remaining cool.

2. Atlantic Corridor

• Oct 1–8: Scattered showers, cooling trend begins.

• Oct 9–12: Rainy and warm.

• Oct 13–18: Sunny days give way to heavy rain, followed by cool air.

• Oct 19–31: Expect scattered showers and a cool finish to the month.

3. Appalachians

• Oct 1–9: Showers in the north, sunshine in the south, cool overall.

• Oct 10–24: Continued cool weather with scattered showers.

• Oct 25–31: Mostly sunny, warming up near the end.

4. Southeast

• Oct 1–7: Sunny, with a cooling trend.

• Oct 8–10: Warmer and still sunny.

• Oct 11–23: Showers move in; warm early, cooler later.

• Oct 24–31: Starts mild and sunny, ends with showers and cool weather.

5. Florida

• Oct 1–8: Sunshine in the north, thunderstorms in the south.

• Oct 9–14: Sunny and warm throughout.

• Oct 15–20: Isolated showers, temperatures drop.

• Oct 21–31: Showers in the north, sun in the south, cooling down to end the month.

6. Deep South

• Oct 1–9: Sunny and warm to start, then cooler.

• Oct 10–15: Thunderstorms, followed by a warm-up.

• Oct 16–22: Showers with heavy rain in the south, cool air sets in.

• Oct 23–31: Sunny and warming again.

7. Texas–Oklahoma Region

• Oct 1–6: Sunny and warm.

• Oct 7–17: Starts sunny, rain moves in, and it cools down.

• Oct 18–22: Chilly with showers.

• Oct 23–31: Sunny with a warm return.

8. Lower Lakes

• Oct 1–6: Showers and gradually cooler.

• Oct 7–11: More showers, warm air hangs on.

• Oct 12–16: Sunny and cool.

• Oct 17–21: Heavy rain in the east, chilly conditions.

• Oct 22–31: Mostly sunny with a warming trend.

9. High Plains

• Oct 1–7: Sunny and warm.

• Oct 8–10: Rain in the north, sunshine in the south, cooler overall.

• Oct 11–13: Return of sunshine with chilly air (forecast incomplete in source).

Final Thoughts

With fluctuating temperatures and varying precipitation patterns, October 2025 will bring classic autumn weather to much of the country. From planning a fall getaway to preparing your garden or farm, this regional forecast from The Old Farmer’s Almanac offers valuable guidance.