October weather forecast
Georgetown, DE

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Weather in October

October in Georgetown continues the fall season, with a further drop in temperatures introducing the city's residents to the chill of approaching winter. The decrease in daylight hours is balanced by an increase in the number of sunshine days, reflecting the month's variability. However, rainfall elevates to 2.56" (65mm), making it the year's second wettest month after July. Despite the falling temperature, wind speed rises to 9.3mph (15km/h), adding a brisk quality to the autumn air. The percentage of cloud cover starts to increase, preparing the city for the approaching winter season.

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in October in Georgetown, Delaware, reducing from a warm 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to an enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C). Georgetown records a mean low-temperature of 54.9°F (12.7°C) in October.

Humidity

In Georgetown, the average relative humidity in October is 77%.

Rainfall

In October, in Georgetown, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout October, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Georgetown, there are 151.1 rainfall days, and 26.02" (661mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Georgetown.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Georgetown is 11h and 11min.
On the first day of October in Georgetown, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Georgetown is 5.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Georgetown?

In Georgetown, 66.2°F (19°C) is the average high-temperature and 54.9°F (12.7°C) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Georgetown?

In Georgetown, the average relative humidity in October is 77%.

How much does it rain in Georgetown in October?

In Georgetown, in October, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Georgetown?

April through October are months without snowfall in Georgetown.

Does it snow in Georgetown in October?

In Georgetown, Delaware, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

What is the average length of the day in October in Georgetown?

In October, the average day length in Georgetown, Delaware, is 11h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Georgetown?

On the first day of October in Georgetown, Delaware, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Georgetown?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Georgetown, Delaware, is 5.9h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Georgetown?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Georgetown, Delaware, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Georgetown, DE

Average temperature in October - Georgetown, DE
  • Average high temperature in October: 66.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 54.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Georgetown, DE

Average pressure in October - Georgetown, DE
  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Georgetown, DE

Average wind speed in October - Georgetown, DE
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Georgetown, DE

Average humidity in October - Georgetown, DE
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Georgetown, DE

Average rainfall in October - Georgetown, DE
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.57").

Average rainfall days in October
Georgetown, DE

Average rainfall days in October - Georgetown, DE
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Georgetown, DE

Average snowfall in October - Georgetown, DE
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Georgetown, DE

Average snowfall days in October - Georgetown, DE
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Georgetown, DE

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Georgetown, DE
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Georgetown, DE

Average sunshine days in October - Georgetown, DE
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Georgetown, DE

Average UV index in October - Georgetown, DE
  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Georgetown, DE

Average cloud cover in October - Georgetown, DE
  • Average cloud cover in October: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in October
Georgetown, DE

Average visibility in October - Georgetown, DE
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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