October weather forecast
Elk Park, PA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Elk Park, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.5°F (6.4°C) and 60.1°F (15.6°C).

Temperature

With the onset of October, Elk Park's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from September's warm 73.4°F (23°C) to a mild 60.1°F (15.6°C). Elk Park, during the nights of October, experiences an average temperature drop to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 81%.

Rainfall

In Elk Park, during October, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. In Elk Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.5 days and collects up to 24.76" (629mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Elk Park. Throughout October, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Elk Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.1 days and aggregates up to 26.97" (685mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Elk Park, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Elk Park, the average sunshine in October is 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in October transforms into the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Elk Park, is 60.1°F (15.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 43.5°F (6.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October in Elk Park, Pennsylvania, is 81%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout October, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Elk Park have in October?

The average day length in October in Elk Park is 11h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Elk Park have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in October
Elk Park, PA

Average temperature in October - Elk Park, PA
  • Average high temperature in October: 60.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Elk Park, PA

Average pressure in October - Elk Park, PA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Elk Park, PA

Average wind speed in October - Elk Park, PA
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Elk Park, PA

Average humidity in October - Elk Park, PA
  • Average humidity in October: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and August (78%).

Average rainfall in October
Elk Park, PA

Average rainfall in October - Elk Park, PA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.34").

Average rainfall days in October
Elk Park, PA

Average rainfall days in October - Elk Park, PA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Elk Park, PA

Average snowfall in October - Elk Park, PA
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Elk Park, PA

Average snowfall days in October - Elk Park, PA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Elk Park, PA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Elk Park, PA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Elk Park, PA

Average sunshine days in October - Elk Park, PA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Elk Park, PA

Average UV index in October - Elk Park, PA
  • 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
Elk Park, PA

Average cloud cover in October - Elk Park, PA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in October
Elk Park, PA

Average visibility in October - Elk Park, PA
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

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

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