October weather forecast
McKeesport, PA

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Weather in October

October in McKeesport, Pennsylvania is synonymous with autumn. The city is awash with fall colors, offset by the cool, often overcast sky. As the wind speed increases to an average of 6.2mph (10km/h), it beckons a change in wardrobe, with layers becoming a necessity. Fall festivities are in full swing, the cool weather accommodating for outdoor celebrations. The sharp autumn air carries an undeniable crispness, hinting at the nearing winter.

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in October in McKeesport, reducing from a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C) in September to a refreshing 62.1°F (16.7°C). Throughout the month of October, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Humidity

In McKeesport, the average relative humidity in October is 79%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout October, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In McKeesport, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128 days and collects up to 10.2" (259mm) 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 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In McKeesport, during the entire year, snow falls for 50 days and aggregates up to 6.69" (170mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:01 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

The high-temperature during October is 62.1°F (16.7°C) and the low-temperature is 45.5°F (7.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in October?

In McKeesport, during October, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows in McKeesport. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:17 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does McKeesport have in October?

In McKeesport, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.3h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In McKeesport, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
McKeesport, PA

Average temperature in October - McKeesport, PA
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in October
McKeesport, PA

Average pressure in October - McKeesport, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
McKeesport, PA

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

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

Average humidity in October
McKeesport, PA

Average humidity in October - McKeesport, PA
  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in October
McKeesport, PA

Average rainfall in October - McKeesport, PA
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.26").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (0.55").

Average rainfall days in October
McKeesport, PA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
McKeesport, PA

Average snowfall in October - McKeesport, PA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.08"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
McKeesport, PA

Average snowfall days in October - McKeesport, PA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - McKeesport, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
McKeesport, PA

Average sunshine days in October - McKeesport, PA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in October
McKeesport, PA

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

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

Average cloud cover in October
McKeesport, PA

Average cloud cover in October - McKeesport, PA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in October
McKeesport, PA

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

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

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