October weather forecast
Hopatcong, NJ

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Hopatcong, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average low of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average high of 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of October introduces a moderate change in Hopatcong's weather, with average high-temperatures falling from September's warm 73.9°F (23.3°C) to a refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C). In the month of October, Hopatcong records a consistent average low-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Hopatcong, in October, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.3 rainfall days, and 31.54" (801mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Hopatcong, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.2 days and aggregates up to 19.61" (498mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 6min.
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 7:29 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

During October, Hopatcong experiences an average high-temperature of 61.5°F (16.4°C) and a low-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Hopatcong, the average relative humidity in October is 81%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout October, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Hopatcong?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Hopatcong, 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 6:55 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Hopatcong have in October?

In Hopatcong, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Hopatcong, New Jersey, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Hopatcong, NJ

Average temperature in October - Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Hopatcong, NJ

Average pressure in October - Hopatcong, 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
Hopatcong, NJ

Average wind speed in October - Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in October
Hopatcong, NJ

Average humidity in October - Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average humidity in October: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Hopatcong, NJ

Average rainfall in October - Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in October
Hopatcong, NJ

Average rainfall days in October - Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Hopatcong, NJ

Average snowfall in October - Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Hopatcong, NJ

Average snowfall days in October - Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Hopatcong, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Hopatcong, NJ

Average sunshine days in October - Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Hopatcong, NJ

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Hopatcong, NJ

Average cloud cover in October - Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in October: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in October
Hopatcong, NJ

Average visibility in October - Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

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

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