Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument in October
October at Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument averages a daytime high near 75°F and an overnight low around 43°F, with about 1.9" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 2× the park's average month, which makes October a very busy month here.
- Average low
- 43°F
- Average high
- 75°F
Range across the year: 21°F to 97°F
- Precipitation
- 1.9 in
- Daylight
- 11.1 hours
Roughly 16% of the park's yearly visitors come in October: roughly 1,100 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
It is the single busiest month of the year at Alibates Flint Quarries; January, the quietest, runs only about 0.3× the average — a 6-to-1 swing between high and low season.
On our Best Time to Visit score October rates 38/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is April: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 59°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 10.9 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 28% of annual visitors, choosing October instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 11.1 hours of daylight in October to explore — between the 9.6-hour midwinter low and the 14.4-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2022 drew 7,520 recreation visits, down 21.1% from 9,526 in 2021.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 47.3%, so a October visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How October compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 87°F / 57°F | 1.3× Busy | 60 Good |
| October | 75°F / 43°F | 2.0× Very busy | 38 Poor |
| November | 63°F / 31°F | 0.7× Quiet | 56 Fair |
All twelve months at Alibates Flint Quarries, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
October averages a daytime high near 75°F and an overnight low around 43°F at Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, with about 1.9 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 10.9 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
October is very busy at Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument (about 2.0× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 38/100. Our recommended month is April.
The busiest month is October and the quietest is January. October sits at about 2.0× the park's average, or 16% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 1,000 recreation visits at Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.