October was a wet and mild month for the area with temperatures remaining above freezing.  Readings ranged from a record-smashing 88 degrees on October 1 to 33 degrees just four days later on October 5.  October 2019 marked the second October in five years in which temperatures remained above freezing.  The 88 degree high temperature recorded on October 1 marks that day as Syracuse's warmest ever October day. The previous record high for October 1 was set back in 1927. October was the region's 4th wettest month of October with 6.88 inches of rain measured; exactly double the normal monthly rainfall.  A good portion of that rain fell on Halloween with the heaviest of the rain falling during the prime trick-or-treat hours.  One regional death was reported due to the ensuing flooding.  Overall October will be remembered for its beautiful weekend weather.  The salmon run and peak foliage colors were later than usual with peak colors reported in Syracuse on October 21.  Records for the month: Record daily and monthly temperature of 88 degrees set on October 1.