Saturday : 0.09 in of precipitation in Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA, the wettest 3 October since 2022, tied 9th wettest of 64 (with 2014).
Saturday 3 October 2026: a high of 68°F in Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA, the coldest 3 October day since 2022, 21st coldest of 64.
Saturday 3 October 2026: a low of 57°F in Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA, the warmest 3 October night since 2024, tied 15th warmest of 64 (with 1988 and 1963).
Every year on this date
Every 3 October high in Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA since 1963: 68°F in 2026; the highest is 86°F, in 2018, 2007 and 2002.Every 3 October low in Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA since 1963: 57°F in 2026; the lowest is 30°F, in 2003 and 1974.
Above the normal range
In it
Below it
Normal range
This year and the extreme
Every year as a table
Year
High, °F
Low, °F
2026
68
57
2025
74
45
2024
78
60
2023
85
59
2022
55
48
2021
85
55
2020
67
40
2019
82
72
2018
86
65
2017
74
44
2016
76
55
2015
56
48
2014
69
60
2013
83
55
2012
81
64
2011
51
44
2010
67
47
2009
78
50
2008
73
46
2007
86
63
2006
82
58
2005
81
51
2004
70
52
2003
58
30
2002
86
59
2001
82
51
2000
84
54
1999
78
52
1998
67
39
1997
72
39
1996
66
46
1995
83
55
1994
61
41
1993
66
41
1992
76
42
1991
80
62
1990
74
39
1989
76
52
1988
64
57
1987
62
44
1986
85
58
1985
61
55
1984
70
36
1983
81
44
1982
80
43
1981
60
43
1980
60
49
1979
74
53
1978
72
36
1977
63
46
1976
66
53
1975
60
33
1974
49
30
1973
82
56
1972
73
39
1971
83
67
1970
84
50
1969
77
63
1968
82
60
1967
84
44
1966
66
36
1965
75
41
1964
71
51
1963
81
57
The 20 warmest 3 October highs in Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA since 1963.
Rank
Year
Value
1
2018
86°F
1
2007
86°F
1
2002
86°F
4
2023
85°F
4
2021
85°F
4
1986
85°F
7
2000
84°F
7
1970
84°F
7
1967
84°F
10
2013
83°F
10
1995
83°F
10
1971
83°F
13
2019
82°F
13
2006
82°F
13
2001
82°F
13
1973
82°F
13
1968
82°F
18
2012
81°F
18
2005
81°F
18
1983
81°F
The 20 coldest 3 October lows in Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA since 1963.
Rank
Year
Value
1
2003
30°F
1
1974
30°F
3
1975
33°F
4
1984
36°F
4
1978
36°F
4
1966
36°F
7
1998
39°F
7
1997
39°F
7
1990
39°F
7
1972
39°F
11
2020
40°F
12
1994
41°F
12
1993
41°F
12
1965
41°F
15
1992
42°F
16
1982
43°F
16
1981
43°F
18
2017
44°F
18
2011
44°F
18
1987
44°F
The 20 wettest 3 October days in Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA since 1963.
Rank
Year
Value
1
1987
0.86 in
2
2015
0.37 in
3
2010
0.29 in
4
1985
0.23 in
5
1976
0.21 in
6
2022
0.20 in
7
1979
0.16 in
8
1980
0.11 in
9
2026
0.09 in
9
2014
0.09 in
11
1998
0.08 in
12
1968
0.07 in
13
2011
0.03 in
13
1988
0.03 in
15
1991
0.02 in
16
2012
trace
16
2007
trace
16
2006
trace
16
1995
trace
16
1993
trace
This month, season and year so far
October 2026 so far averaged 70.2°F in Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA, the warmest 1 to 3 October since 2023, 7th warmest of 64.
October 2026 so far brought 0.33 in of precipitation in Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA, the wettest 1 to 3 October since 2022, 16th wettest of 64.
Fall 2026 so far averaged 71°F in Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA (2 days missing), the warmest 1 September to 3 October since 2023, tied 7th warmest of 65 (with 2007).
Fall 2026 so far brought 4.13 in of precipitation in Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA, the wettest 1 September to 3 October since 2023, 28th wettest of 65.
2026 so far averaged 60.3°F in Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA (2 days missing), the warmest 1 January to 3 October since 2024, tied 8th warmest of 65 (with 1998).
2026 so far brought 33.53 in of precipitation in Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA, the wettest 1 January to 3 October since 2020, 20th wettest of 64.
The 30 days to Saturday 3 October 2026 brought 3.51 in of precipitation in Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA, the driest 30 days to 3 October since 2025, 38th driest of 65.
The 60 days to Saturday 3 October 2026 brought 8.57 in of precipitation in Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA, the driest 60 days to 3 October since 2025, 49th driest of 65.
The 90 days to Saturday 3 October 2026 brought 14.23 in of precipitation in Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA, the driest 90 days to 3 October since 2025, 55th driest of 65.
Daily highs and lows in Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA, 1 to 3 October 2026, with each date's record range and its 1991 to 2020 normal range.
High
Low
Normal range
Record range
Every day as a table
Day
High, °F
Low, °F
Record high
Record high year
Record low
Record low year
Normal high
Normal low
86
61
90
1986
31
1993
72
48.5
89
60
96
2019
32
1998
74.5
50.5
68
57
86
2018
30
2003
76
51
Every year's 1 to 3 October in Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA, ranked by its mean temperature: October 2026 so far is the 7th warmest of 64.
Above the normal range
Above the normal
Below the normal
Below the normal range
Normal range
Every year, ranked, as a table
Rank
Year
Mean, °F
1
2019
78.8
2
1986
75
3
2018
74.2
4
1971
71.8
5
2023
70.5
5
2002
70.5
7
2026
70.2
8
2007
69.5
9
1991
69
10
2013
68.8
11
1968
67.2
12
2024
66.8
13
1973
66.5
14
1979
66.3
15
1995
65.8
16
2005
65.7
17
2016
65.5
18
1969
65
19
1988
64.8
20
2021
64.7
20
1989
64.7
22
2014
64.5
22
2012
64.5
24
2004
63.8
24
1963
63.8
26
2000
63.7
26
1980
63.7
28
2006
63.3
29
1983
62.5
30
2001
61.8
30
1996
61.8
30
1982
61.8
33
1977
61.7
34
1965
61.5
35
1985
61.2
36
1999
60.3
36
1964
60.3
38
2025
60
38
2010
60
40
2009
59.8
41
1978
59.3
42
1970
59
43
2008
58.8
43
1967
58.8
45
1976
58.5
46
1990
57.8
47
2017
57.5
47
1994
57.5
49
1981
57.3
50
2020
57
51
1998
56.2
52
2022
55
53
1987
54.5
54
1992
54.3
55
1972
53.8
56
1993
53.7
57
2015
53.2
58
1975
52.8
59
1984
52.2
60
1997
52
61
1966
49.5
62
2011
48.7
63
2003
47.7
64
1974
45.5
This year so far
Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA has had 31 days at 90°F or above in 2026 through 3 October, the most by that date since 2025, tied 32nd most of 65 (with 1997 and 1964).
Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA has had 61 freezing nights (a low of 32°F or below) in 2026 through 3 October (2 days missing), the most by that date since 2022, 53rd most of 65.
The last freeze of spring 2026 in Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA came on Tuesday 21 April 2026, the latest since 2021, tied 31st latest of 65 (with 2014).
Records of the coming dates
Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA on 5 October: record high 90°F (2013 and 1967), record low 32°F (1970).
Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA on 6 October: record high 89°F (2013), record low 28°F (1968).
The station
Daily records for Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA run from 1960 to 3 October 2026, with 578 days missing; current station WASHINGTON DULLES INTL AP.
Our calculation from NOAA records for Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA, 1960 to 2026. Preliminary until NOAA's final data.