TOLEDO, Ohio — It's that time of year in northwest Ohio: Though fall is well underway, October can bring anything from temperatures in the 70s or 30s, and any precipitation, from sunshine to snow.
With Halloween festivities and trick-or-treating right around the corner, you may be wondering what kind of weather is typical for Oct. 31.
Halloween Average
On average, Oct. 31 in Toledo sees an average high of 57 degrees and an average low of 40 degrees. Precipitation-wise, Oct. 31 on average brings 0.07 inches of rain.
Record-setting Halloweens
Not every Halloween is typical. Some set records. Here are some memorable, record-setting Halloweens of past.
- Warmest High: 80 degrees in 1950
- Coldest High: 38 degrees in 1954
- Warmest Low: 61 degrees in 1919
- Coldest Low: 16 degrees in 1988
- Rainiest: 1.23 inches in 2013
- Snowiest: 0.7 inches in 2023
Records have been tracked since 1871.
Jackets and rainboots: How often is a snowy or rainy Halloween?
Halloween 2023 saw the most snow for the date on record, making it a memorable Halloween for many. Before that, we saw a trace amount of snow in 2014. It has only snowed on Halloween seven times since the beginning of record keeping.
Rain chances on Halloween are pretty common every few years. The last time we were rain-free on Halloween was 2021. We've had more Halloweens with rain than no rain.
The temperature can make or break some people's costume by having them wear a coat. We all remember that one Halloween costume that had to be covered up from a jacket.
Halloween 2024: What to expect
Our WTOL 11 meteorologists are forecasting a more milder Halloween this year. Temperatures are expected to be in the 70s with a small chance for rain. The last time we saw a Halloween with temperatures in the 70s was 2008.
