October weather forecast
Fort Plain, NY

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Fort Plain, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.8°F (13.8°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

In October, the average high-temperature decreases from a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C) in September to a refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C). Fort Plain records an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) throughout the month of October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 14.7 days. Throughout October, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 171 rainfall days, and 34.25" (870mm) 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 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fort Plain, there are 71.4 snowfall days, and 33.58" (853mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fort Plain, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.1h.

UV index

In Fort Plain, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during October translates into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Fort Plain, is 56.8°F (13.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 41.9°F (5.5°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Fort Plain, in October, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows in Fort Plain. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Plain have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Fort Plain?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fort Plain, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Fort Plain, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.1h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Fort Plain, NY

Average temperature in October - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Fort Plain, NY

Average pressure in October - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Fort Plain, NY

Average wind speed in October - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Fort Plain, NY

Average humidity in October - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average humidity in October: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Fort Plain, NY

Average rainfall in October - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in October
Fort Plain, NY

Average rainfall days in October - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Fort Plain, NY

Average snowfall in October - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Fort Plain, NY

Average snowfall days in October - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Fort Plain, NY

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Fort Plain, NY

Average sunshine days in October - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Fort Plain, NY

Average UV index in October - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average UV index in October: 2

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

Average cloud cover in October
Fort Plain, NY

Average cloud cover in October - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average cloud cover in October: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in October
Fort Plain, NY

Average visibility in October - Fort Plain, NY
  • 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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