Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
Start of October brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from September's moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C) to a refreshing 63.1°F (17.3°C). In Scotch Plains, October is marked by an average low-temperature of 49.1°F (9.5°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout October, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.7 rainfall days, and 30.12" (765mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Scotch Plains. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Scotch Plains, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.4 days and aggregates up to 10.31" (262mm) of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 7min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.7h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
Scotch Plains, NJ
- Average high temperature in October: 63.1°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 (36°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 49.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).
Average pressure in October
Scotch Plains, 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
Scotch Plains, NJ
- Average wind speed in October: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in October
Scotch Plains, NJ
- Average humidity in October: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (73%).
Average rainfall in October
Scotch Plains, NJ
- Average rainfall in October: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days in October
Scotch Plains, NJ
- Average rainfall days in October: 13.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
Scotch Plains, NJ
- Average snowfall in October: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Scotch Plains, NJ
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Scotch Plains, 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 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 36min).
Average sunshine days in October
Scotch Plains, NJ
- Average sunshine days in October: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).
Average UV index in October
Scotch Plains, 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
Scotch Plains, NJ
- Average cloud cover in October: 42
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in October
Scotch Plains, 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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