October weather forecast
West Copake, NY

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in West Copake, New York, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 58.5°F (14.7°C) and min 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

October's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from September's agreeable 71.6°F (22°C) to a mild 58.5°F (14.7°C). An average low-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C) is noted during the month of October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In West Copake, in October, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.3 rainfall days, and 21.06" (535mm) 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 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In West Copake, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.3 days and aggregates up to 15.79" (401mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:35 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In West Copake, the average sunshine in October is 5.6h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during October translates into the following guidance:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for West Copake in October?

An average high-temperature, in October, in West Copake, is 58.5°F (14.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 43.3°F (6.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 81%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In West Copake, during October, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In West Copake, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
West Copake, NY

Average temperature in October - West Copake, NY
  • Average high temperature in October: 58.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

Average pressure in October
West Copake, NY

Average pressure in October - West Copake, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
West Copake, NY

Average wind speed in October - West Copake, NY
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in October
West Copake, NY

Average humidity in October - West Copake, NY
  • Average humidity in October: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in October
West Copake, NY

Average rainfall in October - West Copake, NY
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in October
West Copake, NY

Average rainfall days in October - West Copake, NY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
West Copake, NY

Average snowfall in October - West Copake, NY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
West Copake, NY

Average snowfall days in October - West Copake, NY
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
West Copake, NY

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - West Copake, 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: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
West Copake, NY

Average sunshine days in October - West Copake, NY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).

Average UV index in October
West Copake, NY

Average UV index in October - West Copake, 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, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
West Copake, NY

Average cloud cover in October - West Copake, NY
  • Average cloud cover in October: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in October
West Copake, NY

Average visibility in October - West Copake, NY
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).

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