October weather forecast
Fairfield, NJ

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Fairfield, New Jersey, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 62.2°F (16.8°C) and min 48.2°F (9°C).

Temperature

Fairfield in October demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a warm 74.7°F (23.7°C) in September to an enjoyable 62.2°F (16.8°C). Fairfield reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 48.2°F (9°C) in October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 78%.

Rainfall

In Fairfield, in October, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158 rainfall days, and 27.4" (696mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Fairfield is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:38 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in October translates into these instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

During October, Fairfield experiences an average high-temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C) and a low-temperature of 48.2°F (9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Fairfield, in October, during 12.7 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

June through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in October?

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

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 6:54 am and sunset at 6:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairfield have in October?

In Fairfield, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

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

Average temperature in October - Fairfield, NJ
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 48.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Fairfield, NJ

Average pressure in October - Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, NJ

Average wind speed in October - Fairfield, NJ
  • Average wind speed in October: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Fairfield, NJ

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Fairfield, NJ

Average rainfall in October - Fairfield, NJ
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.57").

Average rainfall days in October
Fairfield, NJ

Average rainfall days in October - Fairfield, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Fairfield, NJ

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

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

Average snowfall days in October
Fairfield, NJ

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7 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
Fairfield, NJ

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Fairfield, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Fairfield, NJ

Average sunshine days in October - Fairfield, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Fairfield, NJ

Average UV index in October - Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, NJ

Average cloud cover in October - Fairfield, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in October: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in October
Fairfield, NJ

Average visibility in October - Fairfield, NJ
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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