October weather forecast
Purchase, NY

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Purchase, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 62.2°F (16.8°C) and an average low of 50.7°F (10.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of October comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a warm 73.9°F (23.3°C) in September to a comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C). Throughout October, Purchase witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 50.7°F (10.4°C).

Humidity

In Purchase, the average relative humidity in October is 75%.

Rainfall

In Purchase, New York, during October, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.4 rainfall days, and 35.31" (897mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Purchase, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:36 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Purchase, the average sunshine in October is 5.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

October temperatures in Purchase vary between a high-temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C) and a low-temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Purchase?

The average relative humidity in October is 75%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout October, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Purchase, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in October?

In Purchase, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Purchase have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Purchase, NY

Average temperature in October - Purchase, NY
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 50.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in October
Purchase, NY

Average pressure in October - Purchase, 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
Purchase, NY

Average wind speed in October - Purchase, NY
  • Average wind speed in October: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

Average humidity in October
Purchase, NY

Average humidity in October - Purchase, NY
  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Purchase, NY

Average rainfall in October - Purchase, NY
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in October
Purchase, NY

Average rainfall days in October - Purchase, NY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Purchase, NY

Average snowfall in October - Purchase, NY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Purchase, NY

Average snowfall days in October - Purchase, NY
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Purchase, NY

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Purchase, NY
  • 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 5min

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
Purchase, NY

Average sunshine days in October - Purchase, NY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Purchase, NY

Average UV index in October - Purchase, 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
Purchase, NY

Average cloud cover in October - Purchase, NY
  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Purchase, NY

Average visibility in October - Purchase, 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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