Halloween Forecast for Trick-or-Treaters

A chill will be in the air across much of the country for this year’s Halloween trick-or-treaters. The good news is we will see mostly dry conditions in time, but a few spots could still see rain lingering into the night.

What You Need To Know

• Below-average temperatures are expected from the Plains to the East Coast
• Most of the country should be dry around sunset
• Rain and wind will linger in the Northeast

Northeast

For much of Halloween, it will be a wet and windy day across the Northeast. Thankfully, much of the rain will clear in time for trick-or-treaters by sunset with only a few showers across Upstate New York and the northern parts of New England.

For those heading out, be sure to bring an extra layer and hold on to those witches’ hats! A gusty northwest wind will bring temperatures down into the 40s and 50s along the coast with even colder temperatures farther inland (30s) after sunset. Winds could even reach 30-40 mph at times closer to the coast.

Southeast

The forecast is a lot less frightening for the Southeast, which will see clear skies and no chance of rain. However, it will be cool with temperatures slipping into the 50s in areas as far south as Central Florida.

Central U.S.

Most of the Central U.S. will also see dry and cool weather Halloween evening. The only exception will be parts of the Northern Plains, where some scattered showers may continue.

Temperatures will range from the 30s and 40s in the Northern Plains to the 50s and 60s across Texas and the Mid-South.

West

Dry weather is likely for almost the entire West with high pressure in control. The only region that may be wet will be the coastal parts of Washington, where another atmospheric river is expected to move onshore.

It will also be cool in the Pacific Northwest with temperatures falling into the 40s and 50s. Milder weather is expected in the Southwest.

Conclusion

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FAQs

Below are some frequently asked questions about the Halloween forecast:

Q: Will it rain on Halloween?

A: Most of the country should be dry around sunset, but a few spots could still see rain lingering into the night, especially in the Northeast.

Q: How cold will it be on Halloween?

A: Below-average temperatures are expected from the Plains to the East Coast, with temperatures ranging from the 30s and 40s in the Northern Plains to the 50s and 60s across Texas and the Mid-South.

Q: What should I wear on Halloween?

A: Be sure to bring an extra layer and dress warmly, especially in the Northeast where a gusty northwest wind will bring temperatures down into the 40s and 50s along the coast.