October weather forecast
Sanford, NY

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Sanford, New York, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 40.8°F (4.9°C) and max 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

Arrival of October comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a pleasant 70°F (21.1°C) in September to a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C). In October, the temperature drops to an average of 40.8°F (4.9°C) at night.

Humidity

In Sanford, the average relative humidity in October is 84%.

Rainfall

In Sanford, during October, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104.8 rainfall days, and 9.13" (232mm) 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 1 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.7 snowfall days, and 7.44" (189mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sanford, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 4min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Sanford, New York, is 4.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during October translates into the following guidance:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Sanford in October?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 56.3°F (13.5°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Sanford, the average relative humidity in October is 84%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Sanford, in October, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows in Sanford. Throughout October, in the average 1 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sanford have in October?

In Sanford, the average sunshine duration in October is 4.5h.

How high is the UV index in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in October
Sanford, NY

Average temperature in October - Sanford, NY
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.3°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 (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 40.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in October
Sanford, NY

Average pressure in October - Sanford, NY
  • 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
Sanford, NY

Average wind speed in October - Sanford, NY
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Sanford, NY

Average humidity in October - Sanford, NY
  • Average humidity in October: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in October
Sanford, NY

Average rainfall in October - Sanford, NY
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").

Average rainfall days in October
Sanford, NY

Average rainfall days in October - Sanford, NY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Sanford, NY

Average snowfall in October - Sanford, NY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Sanford, NY

Average snowfall days in October - Sanford, NY
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Sanford, NY
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Sanford, NY

Average sunshine days in October - Sanford, NY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Sanford, NY

Average UV index in October - Sanford, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Sanford, NY

Average cloud cover in October - Sanford, NY
  • Average cloud cover in October: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in October
Sanford, NY

Average visibility in October - Sanford, NY
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (4mi).

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