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 sea temperature 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
October's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a warm 74.8°F (23.8°C) in September to a refreshing 63.3°F (17.4°C). Throughout October, New York encounters an average temperature drop to a cool 51.8°F (11°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 75%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout October, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169 days and collects up to 36.65" (931mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Ocean temperature
In October, the average ocean temperature is 63.1°F (17.3°C).Note: The enjoyment of swimming decreases for most when the surface water temperature is 63.1°F (17.3°C). Breathing control becomes increasingly challenging as temperatures descend below 69.8°F (21°C).
Daylight
In New York, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 7min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for New York in October?
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When it does not snow?
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How high is the UV index in October?
Average temperature in October
New York, NY
- Average high temperature in October: 63.3°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 (36.5°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 51.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in October
New York, NY
- Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
New York, NY
- Average wind speed in October: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).
Average humidity in October
New York, NY
- Average humidity in October: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).
Average rainfall in October
New York, NY
- Average rainfall in October: 3.15"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").
Average rainfall days in October
New York, NY
- Average rainfall days in October: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in October
New York, NY
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
New York, NY
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in October
New York, NY
- Average sea temperature in October: 63°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (39.7°F).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
New York, NY
- 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 42min).
Average sunshine days in October
New York, NY
- Average sunshine days in October: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).
Average UV index in October
New York, NY
- 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
New York, NY
- Average cloud cover in October: 41
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in October
New York, NY
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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