October weather forecast
Fort Washington, PA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64°F (17.8°C) and 49.5°F (9.7°C).

Temperature

A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during October, shifting from a warm 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to an enjoyable 64°F (17.8°C). Fort Washington experiences a mean temperature of 49.5°F (9.7°C) during October nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Fort Washington are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Fort Washington, in October, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 122.4 rainfall days, and 12.68" (322mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:42 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

In Fort Washington, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in October translates into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Fort Washington, is 64°F (17.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 49.5°F (9.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months?

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout October, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Fort Washington, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in October?

In Fort Washington, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Washington have in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Washington have in October?

In Fort Washington, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.6h.

How high is the UV index in October in Fort Washington?

In Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Fort Washington, PA

Average temperature in October - Fort Washington, PA
  • Average high temperature in October: 64°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 49.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Fort Washington, PA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Fort Washington, PA

Average wind speed in October - Fort Washington, PA
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Fort Washington, PA

Average humidity in October - Fort Washington, PA
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Fort Washington, PA

Average rainfall in October - Fort Washington, PA
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

Average rainfall days in October
Fort Washington, PA

Average rainfall days in October - Fort Washington, PA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Fort Washington, PA

Average snowfall in October - Fort Washington, PA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Fort Washington, PA

Average snowfall days in October - Fort Washington, PA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Fort Washington, PA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Fort Washington, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Fort Washington, PA

Average sunshine days in October - Fort Washington, PA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Fort Washington, PA

Average UV index in October - Fort Washington, 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
Fort Washington, PA

Average cloud cover in October - Fort Washington, PA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Fort Washington, PA

Average visibility in October - Fort Washington, 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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