What October is like
October is the month most visitors remember. Maples in the river ravines turn orange and red, the oaks bronze, and the St. Croix mirrors it all on still mornings. Color usually peaks in the first half of the month. The first hard freeze arrives around the end of October in a typical year.
In October, Marine on St. Croix averages a high of 57°F and a low of 43°F. Expect about 2.9 in of precipitation (liquid equivalent) and roughly 1 in of snow. About 3 nights dip to freezing. Days last about 10.9 hours, with roughly 7.2 hours of sunshine.
The river in October
Long-term average flow at St. Croix Falls in October is 3,981 cfs — close to the yearly average.
Best things to do in October
Based on climate normals and when wildlife is most often recorded, October is a good month for: hiking, mushrooms.
- Drive Highway 95 between Stillwater and Taylors Falls for the colors.
- Photograph the village and the river at sunrise.
- Visit the mill ruins as leaves fall and the foundations reappear.
What to pack
- warm layers and a fleece
- rain shell
- waterproof shoes for muddy trails
Events in October
- Heavy Metal Day — Saturday, October 3
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