October weather forecast
Punxsutawney, PA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 43.5°F (6.4°C) and max 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of October, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a pleasant 72.3°F (22.4°C) in September to a moderate 59.4°F (15.2°C). October witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Punxsutawney is 82%.

Rainfall

In Punxsutawney, during October, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. In Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.9 days and collects up to 22.13" (562mm) 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 1 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Punxsutawney, during the entire year, snow falls for 71 days and aggregates up to 22.32" (567mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 4.7h.

UV index

In Punxsutawney, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Punxsutawney, is 59.4°F (15.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 43.5°F (6.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity in Punxsutawney is 82%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Punxsutawney, in October, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Punxsutawney have in October?

In Punxsutawney, the average day length in October is 11h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Punxsutawney have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Punxsutawney is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Punxsutawney, PA

Average temperature in October - Punxsutawney, PA
  • Average high temperature in October: 59.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Punxsutawney, PA

Average pressure in October - Punxsutawney, 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
Punxsutawney, PA

Average wind speed in October - Punxsutawney, PA
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Punxsutawney, PA

Average humidity in October - Punxsutawney, PA
  • Average humidity in October: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and August (78%).

Average rainfall in October
Punxsutawney, PA

Average rainfall in October - Punxsutawney, PA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.26").

Average rainfall days in October
Punxsutawney, PA

Average rainfall days in October - Punxsutawney, PA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Punxsutawney, PA

Average snowfall in October - Punxsutawney, PA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Punxsutawney, PA

Average snowfall days in October - Punxsutawney, PA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Punxsutawney, PA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Punxsutawney, PA

Average sunshine days in October - Punxsutawney, PA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Punxsutawney, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Punxsutawney, PA

Average cloud cover in October - Punxsutawney, PA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in October
Punxsutawney, PA

Average visibility in October - Punxsutawney, 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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