October 2025 brought decent weather conditions to the region with an average temperature of 52°F, slightly above normal.  Readings ranged from a record tying high of 85°F on October 5 to a low of 27°F on October 27. Rainfall totaled 3.42 inches, almost half an inch below average. Halloween was cold and windy, with temperatures near 40°F, gusts up to 46 mph, and a mix of rain and lake-enhanced rain, leading to very light trick-or-treat activity. Regionally, many lakes and reservoirs experienced lower than usual water levels during much of October due to a prolonged drought. Delta Lake in Oneida County saw significant drops, with water levels down about 10 feet in places, revealing normally submerged areas and concentrating fish in shallow spots. This trend of low water levels was common across many Central New York lakes, reflecting the broader regional drought and dry conditions experienced  throughout the late summer and fall.  Records for the month:  Record high temperature (tie) of 85 degrees on October 5.