October weather forecast
Columbus, NJ

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Columbus, New Jersey, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 64.4°F (18°C) and min 50°F (10°C).

Temperature

The arrival of October corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from September's warm 76.1°F (24.5°C) to a comfortable 64.4°F (18°C). Columbus experiences a consistent average temperature of 50°F (10°C) throughout the nights in October.

Humidity

February and October, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in Columbus.

Rainfall

In Columbus, in October, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Columbus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.8 days and collects up to 11.1" (282mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Columbus, snow does not fall in June through October.

Daylight

In Columbus, New Jersey, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Columbus?

In October, in Columbus, the average high-temperature is 64.4°F (18°C), and the average low-temperature is 50°F (10°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Columbus?

The months with the highest humidity are February and October, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in October in Columbus?

In October, the average relative humidity in Columbus, New Jersey, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in October in Columbus?

In October, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout October, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Columbus?

In Columbus, snow does not fall in June through October.

Does it snow in Columbus in October?

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

How many hours of daylight does Columbus have in October?

In Columbus, the average day length in October is 11h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Columbus?

On the first day of October in Columbus, New Jersey, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Columbus?

In Columbus, New Jersey, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Columbus?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Columbus, NJ

Average temperature in October - Columbus, NJ
  • Average high temperature in October: 64.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 50°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 (25.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Columbus, NJ

Average pressure in October - Columbus, NJ
  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"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
Columbus, NJ

Average wind speed in October - Columbus, NJ
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Columbus, NJ

Average humidity in October - Columbus, NJ
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Columbus, NJ

Average rainfall in October - Columbus, NJ
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").

Average rainfall days in October
Columbus, NJ

Average rainfall days in October - Columbus, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Columbus, NJ

Average snowfall in October - Columbus, NJ
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Columbus, NJ

Average snowfall days in October - Columbus, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Columbus, NJ

Average sunshine days in October - Columbus, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Columbus, NJ

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

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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Columbus, NJ

Average cloud cover in October - Columbus, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Columbus, NJ

Average visibility in October - Columbus, 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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