Ross Lake National Recreation Area in October
In October, Ross Lake National Recreation Area averages a high of 56°F and a low of 43°F, with 6.7 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 144,000 people visit, the 3rd busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 10 hours 42 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 56° / 43°F
- Precipitation
- 6.7in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 10h 42m
- Visitors
- 144,000
- Crowds
- Busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (quiet), May (moderate) and August (moderate).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Ross Dam, WA, 4.2 miles from the park's center, 1,236 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in October
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Cascades National Park | 57° / 44° | Quiet | Mild, wet |
| Olympic National Park | 56° / 42° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Mount Rainier National Park | 46° / 33° | Moderate | Cool |
| Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area | 57° / 31° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Fort Vancouver National Historic Site | 64° / 45° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Ross Lake National Recreation Area on nps.gov
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