October weather forecast
Christiana, PA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Christiana, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 63°F (17.2°C) and 48°F (8.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of October signals a shift in temperature, down from a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C) in September to a comfortable 63°F (17.2°C). Throughout the month of October, the average temperature dips to a frosty 48°F (8.9°C) at night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and October, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In October, in Christiana, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout October, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Christiana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.3 days and collects up to 19.76" (502mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Christiana, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.6 days and aggregates up to 7.64" (194mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during October leads to these advisories:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

During October, Christiana experiences an average high-temperature of 63°F (17.2°C) and a low-temperature of 48°F (8.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months in Christiana?

May and October, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Christiana, the average relative humidity in October is 81%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Christiana, in October, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Christiana have in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In Christiana, 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Christiana, PA

Average temperature in October - Christiana, PA
  • Average high temperature in October: 63°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 48°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Christiana, PA

Average pressure in October - Christiana, PA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Christiana, PA

Average wind speed in October - Christiana, PA
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in October
Christiana, PA

Average humidity in October - Christiana, PA
  • Average humidity in October: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Christiana, PA

Average rainfall in October - Christiana, PA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").

Average rainfall days in October
Christiana, PA

Average rainfall days in October - Christiana, PA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Christiana, PA

Average snowfall in October - Christiana, PA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Christiana, PA

Average snowfall days in October - Christiana, PA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Christiana, PA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Christiana, PA
  • 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 2min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Christiana, PA

Average sunshine days in October - Christiana, PA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Christiana, PA

Average UV index in October - Christiana, PA
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Christiana, PA

Average cloud cover in October - Christiana, PA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in October
Christiana, PA

Average visibility in October - Christiana, PA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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