October weather forecast
McDonald, PA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in McDonald, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and an average high of 61.9°F (16.6°C).

Temperature

October implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from September's warm 75.4°F (24.1°C) to a refreshing 61.9°F (16.6°C). Throughout the month of October, McDonald witnesses an average temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Humidity

In McDonald, the average relative humidity in October is 80%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout October, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 170.6 rainfall days, and 25.79" (655mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in McDonald, there are 55.6 snowfall days, and 13.62" (346mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:18 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In McDonald, the average sunshine in October is 5.3h.

UV index

In McDonald, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

An average high-temperature, in October, in McDonald, is 61.9°F (16.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 45.1°F (7.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 80%.

How much does it rain in October?

In McDonald, in October, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

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

In October, the average day length is 11h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:18 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.3h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
McDonald, PA

Average temperature in October - McDonald, PA
  • Average high temperature in October: 61.9°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 (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in October
McDonald, PA

Average pressure in October - McDonald, PA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"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
McDonald, PA

Average wind speed in October - McDonald, PA
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in October
McDonald, PA

Average humidity in October - McDonald, PA
  • Average humidity in October: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (76%).

Average rainfall in October
McDonald, PA

Average rainfall in October - McDonald, PA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.01"

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

Average rainfall days in October
McDonald, PA

Average rainfall days in October - McDonald, PA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
McDonald, PA

Average snowfall in October - McDonald, PA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
McDonald, PA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - McDonald, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
McDonald, PA

Average sunshine days in October - McDonald, PA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

Average UV index in October
McDonald, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (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
McDonald, PA

Average cloud cover in October - McDonald, PA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in October
McDonald, PA

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

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

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