October weather forecast
New Jersey, USA

October ushers in a definitive autumnal feel across New Jersey, with temperatures continuing to decline and the landscape transforming into vibrant hues of red, orange, and yellow.

In the northern highlands, minimum temperatures can fall between 40°F (4.4°C) to 45°F (7.2°C), while in the southern coastal areas, they may range from 48°F (8.9°C) to 53°F (11.7°C). Maximum temperatures generally vary from 60°F (15.6°C) in the north to 68°F (20°C) in the central and southern regions.

Rainfall averages around 2.2" (56mm) in the northern areas to 2.9" (74mm) in the south. The northern valleys may see frost by October, indicating a significant seasonal shift.

Cities such as Trenton and Jersey City start to experience cooler, crisp weather, while coastal regions like Cape May maintain milder temperatures influenced by the nearby Atlantic Ocean.

Comparing October to September, the temperatures continue their downward trend, bringing a chill to the air, especially in the northern and central zones. The Central Zone, with its heat island effect, may still have some warm days, but the influence of cold fronts from the highlands becomes more apparent.

October's combination of cooler weather, decreased rainfall, and stunning foliage offers a picturesque backdrop for outdoor activities, festivals, and enjoying the state's natural beauty. The month stands as a quintessential expression of autumn, embracing the transitional essence of the season in New Jersey.

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• Newark - October »
  The months with the highest humidity in Newark are February, May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%. The months with the highest humidity in Newark are February, May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.
• Jersey City - October »
  October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Jersey City, New Jersey, with an average temperature ranging between min 51.6°F (10.9°C) and max 63.1°F (17.3°C). In October, the average ocean temperature in Jersey City is 63.1°F (17.3°C).
• Paterson - October »
  In Paterson, New Jersey, during October, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. On the first day of October in Paterson sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:38 pm.
• Elizabeth - October »
  The months with the highest humidity in Elizabeth are February, May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%. The months with the highest humidity in Elizabeth are February, May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.
• Edison - October »
  February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months in Edison, New Jersey. In Edison snow does not fall in May through October.
• Toms River - October »
  In Toms River during October, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. In Toms River, during October, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.
• Trenton - October »
  In Trenton in October, during 12.5 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Trenton, during October, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.
• Clifton - October »
  In Clifton in October, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. October, being in the middle of fall, shows a considerable change in the weather compared to the preceding months in Clifton, New Jersey.
• Camden - October »
  With an average relative humidity of 77%, October is the most humid month in Camden, New Jersey. In Camden in October, during 9 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Cherry Hill - October »
  October in Cherry Hill comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from September's moderately hot 77°F (25°C) to a refreshing 65.3°F (18.5°C). The most humid month in Cherry Hill is October, with an average relative humidity of 77%.
• Passaic - October »
  On the first day of October in Passaic sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:38 pm. In Passaic, New Jersey, during October, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.