October weather forecast
Yorktown, NY

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Yorktown, New York, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.1°F (16.7°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

The transition into October is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a warm 74.5°F (23.6°C) in September to a refreshing 62.1°F (16.7°C). Yorktown reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) in October.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Yorktown, during October, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. In Yorktown, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.4 days and collects up to 30.55" (776mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Yorktown, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.4 days and aggregates up to 12.87" (327mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 5min.
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 7:26 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

In October, in Yorktown, the average high-temperature is 62.1°F (16.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months?

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Yorktown, in October, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Yorktown?

In Yorktown, the average day length in October is 11h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in Yorktown, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

How high is the UV index in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Yorktown, NY

Average temperature in October - Yorktown, NY
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Yorktown, NY

Average pressure in October - Yorktown, 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
Yorktown, NY

Average wind speed in October - Yorktown, NY
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Yorktown, NY

Average humidity in October - Yorktown, NY
  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Yorktown, NY

Average rainfall in October - Yorktown, NY
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.81").

Average rainfall days in October
Yorktown, NY

Average rainfall days in October - Yorktown, NY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Yorktown, NY

Average snowfall in October - Yorktown, NY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Yorktown, NY

Average snowfall days in October - Yorktown, NY
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Yorktown, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Yorktown, NY

Average sunshine days in October - Yorktown, NY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Yorktown, NY

Average UV index in October - Yorktown, NY
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Yorktown, NY

Average cloud cover in October - Yorktown, NY
  • Average cloud cover in October: 43

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 33).

Average visibility in October
Yorktown, NY

Average visibility in October - Yorktown, NY
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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