October weather forecast
Clifton, NJ

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Weather in October

October, being in the middle of fall, shows a considerable change in the weather compared to the preceding months in Clifton, New Jersey. While October is cooler compared to September, the change does not make the weather unbearably cold. Interesting patterns start to form in October, such as the resumption of a small amount of snowfall after a long gap of no snow since April. As the memory of summer heat fades, the weather in October fosters more of the fall ambiance.

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during October, decreasing from a moderately hot 75.2°F (24°C) in September to an enjoyable 62.8°F (17.1°C). In Clifton, the nighttime temperature averages to a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C) during October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 76%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout October, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Clifton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.6 days and collects up to 33.46" (850mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 25.7 snowfall days, and 11.97" (304mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Clifton is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Clifton, the average sunshine in October is 5.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during October translates into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

In Clifton, in October, the average high-temperature is 62.8°F (17.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 49.3°F (9.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 76%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Clifton, during October, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Clifton have in October?

In Clifton, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In Clifton, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Clifton, NJ

Average temperature in October - Clifton, NJ
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 49.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Clifton, NJ

Average pressure in October - Clifton, NJ
  • Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Clifton, NJ

Average wind speed in October - Clifton, NJ
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Clifton, NJ

Average humidity in October - Clifton, NJ
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Clifton, NJ

Average rainfall in October - Clifton, NJ
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in October
Clifton, NJ

Average rainfall days in October - Clifton, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

Average snowfall in October
Clifton, NJ

Average snowfall in October - Clifton, NJ
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.12"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Clifton, NJ

Average snowfall days in October - Clifton, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Clifton, NJ

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Clifton, NJ
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Clifton, NJ

Average sunshine days in October - Clifton, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Clifton, NJ

Average UV index in October - Clifton, NJ
  • Average UV index in October: 3

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

Average cloud cover in October
Clifton, NJ

Average cloud cover in October - Clifton, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in October: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Clifton, NJ

Average visibility in October - Clifton, NJ
  • 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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