October weather forecast
Wantage, NJ

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Wantage, New Jersey, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.4°F (15.8°C) and 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

Wantage's weather in October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from September's warm 73.4°F (23°C) to a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C). Wantage observes an average nighttime temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C) during October.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout October, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Wantage, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.9 days and collects up to 31.89" (810mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Wantage, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.9 days and aggregates up to 19.84" (504mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:39 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

In Wantage, 60.4°F (15.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 44.4°F (6.9°C) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Wantage, during October, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Wantage?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Wantage have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

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

Average temperature in October - Wantage, NJ
  • Average high temperature in October: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Wantage, NJ

Average pressure in October - Wantage, 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
Wantage, NJ

Average wind speed in October - Wantage, NJ
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Wantage, NJ

Average humidity in October - Wantage, NJ
  • Average humidity in October: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Wantage, NJ

Average rainfall in October - Wantage, NJ
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in October
Wantage, NJ

Average rainfall days in October - Wantage, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Wantage, NJ

Average snowfall in October - Wantage, NJ
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Wantage, NJ

Average snowfall days in October - Wantage, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (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
Wantage, NJ

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Wantage, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Wantage, NJ

Average sunshine days in October - Wantage, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Wantage, NJ

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Wantage, NJ

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in October
Wantage, NJ

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

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

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