October weather forecast
Mars, PA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Mars, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.6°F (15.9°C) and 44.6°F (7°C).

Temperature

Mars experiences a temperature shift at the start of October, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a moderately hot 73.9°F (23.3°C) in September to a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C). Mars's temperature drops to an average low of 44.6°F (7°C) during the nights of October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Mars, in October, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mars, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.5 days and collects up to 26.02" (661mm) 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 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.1 snowfall days, and 14.41" (366mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:01 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

During October, Mars experiences an average high-temperature of 60.6°F (15.9°C) and a low-temperature of 44.6°F (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 evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 81%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 15 days. Throughout October, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:17 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.1h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Mars, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Mars, PA

Average temperature in October - Mars, PA
  • Average high temperature in October: 60.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Mars, PA

Average pressure in October - Mars, 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
Mars, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Mars, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in October
Mars, PA

Average rainfall in October - Mars, PA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.61").

Average rainfall days in October
Mars, PA

Average rainfall days in October - Mars, PA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Mars, PA

Average snowfall in October - Mars, PA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Mars, PA

Average snowfall days in October - Mars, PA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Mars, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Mars, PA

Average sunshine days in October - Mars, PA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).

Average UV index in October
Mars, PA

Average UV index in October - Mars, PA
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Mars, PA

Average cloud cover in October - Mars, PA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in October
Mars, PA

Average visibility in October - Mars, PA
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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