Great Basin National Park weather in October
October in Great Basin National Park: cold, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Great Basin National Park · #246 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Great Basin National Park climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 10°C / 49°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Rainfall | 19 mm / 0.7 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 39% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -10°C / 13°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3 cm / 1.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Great Basin National Park in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Great Basin National Park?
- October in Great Basin National Park: cold, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Great Basin National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Great Basin National Park in October?
- In October, Great Basin National Park averages a daily high of 9.7°C and a low of -2°C, with about 18.9 mm of rain over roughly 4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Great Basin National Park in October?
- Great Basin National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in October.
- Does it snow in Great Basin National Park in October?
- Great Basin National Park sees roughly 3 cm of snowfall in October.