October weather forecast
Mount Joy, PA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 46.6°F (8.1°C) and an average high of 62.8°F (17.1°C).

Temperature

As September transitions to October, the average high-temperature falls from a warm 74.3°F (23.5°C) to a comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C). An average temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C) marks the nights in October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout October, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132.7 rainfall days, and 15.35" (390mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Mount Joy, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.3 days and aggregates up to 6.5" (165mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 8min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Mount Joy, the average sunshine in October is 5.4h.

UV index

In Mount Joy, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

During October, Mount Joy experiences an average high-temperature of 62.8°F (17.1°C) and a low-temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 80%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Mount Joy, in October, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Mount Joy?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Joy have in October?

In Mount Joy, the average day length in October is 11h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Mount Joy?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Mount Joy, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Mount Joy, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Mount Joy, PA

Average temperature in October - Mount Joy, PA
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Mount Joy, PA

Average pressure in October - Mount Joy, PA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"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
Mount Joy, PA

Average wind speed in October - Mount Joy, PA
  • Average wind speed in October: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Mount Joy, PA

Average humidity in October - Mount Joy, PA
  • Average humidity in October: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Mount Joy, PA

Average rainfall in October - Mount Joy, PA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in October
Mount Joy, PA

Average rainfall days in October - Mount Joy, PA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Mount Joy, PA

Average snowfall in October - Mount Joy, PA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Mount Joy, PA

Average snowfall days in October - Mount Joy, PA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Mount Joy, PA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Mount Joy, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Mount Joy, PA

Average sunshine days in October - Mount Joy, PA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Mount Joy, PA

Average UV index in October - Mount Joy, PA
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Mount Joy, PA

Average cloud cover in October - Mount Joy, PA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Mount Joy, PA

Average visibility in October - Mount Joy, 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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