Weather in October
October is a clear mark of fall in
Hillsborough Township. The drop in temperatures is more pronounced compared to
September's, with warm days turning into chilly nights. Daylight hours continue on their downward trend from the summer's heights, and rainfall remains quite stable. October is the perfect month for viewing fall foliage in this corner of
New Jersey, with the crisp temperatures enhancing the experience.
Temperature
The commencement of October involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a moderately hot 75.9°F (24.4°C) in September to a comfortable 64°F (17.8°C). A pronounced dip becomes evident during the nights in October as Hillsborough Township logs a consistent average temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C).
Rainfall
During October, Hillsborough Township regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, 47.83" (1215mm) of rain is accumulated.
Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EDT.