October weather forecast
Reading, PA

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This beautiful and colorful pagoda located up on Mt. Penn is a beautiful spot to enjoy sweeping views of the scenic Reading City below, in Pennsylvania
This beautiful and colorful pagoda located up on Mt. Penn is a beautiful spot to enjoy sweeping views of the scenic Reading City below, in Pennsylvania

Weather in October

October in Reading, Pennsylvania, is marked with a significant reduction in temperature and outdoor activities as winter draws closer. The shift towards colder weather becomes apparent with average high temperatures dipping to 62.4°F (16.9°C). The changing colors of fall offer a backdrop of stunning hues of red, orange, and golden yellow. The first week of October is an outstanding time for leaf-peeping, but towards the month's end, these colors will begin to fade. The crisp air, crunchy leaves, and shorter daylight hours all hint at the approaching winter season.

Temperature

October's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from September's warm 74.5°F (23.6°C) to a comfortable 62.4°F (16.9°C). Nighttime temperatures in Reading consistently average a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) during October.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Reading, Pennsylvania, are February and October, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Reading, in October, during 13.1 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Reading, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 30.83" (783mm) 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 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Reading, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.1 days and aggregates up to 12.28" (312mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Reading in October?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during October are 62.4°F (16.9°C) and 46.2°F (7.9°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

February and October, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout October, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Reading have in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Reading have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.3h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Reading?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Reading is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Reading, PA

Average temperature in October - Reading, PA
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Reading, PA

Average pressure in October - Reading, 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
Reading, PA

Average wind speed in October - Reading, PA
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Reading, PA

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

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

Average rainfall in October
Reading, PA

Average rainfall in October - Reading, PA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.05").

Average rainfall days in October
Reading, PA

Average rainfall days in October - Reading, PA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in October
Reading, PA

Average snowfall in October - Reading, PA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Reading, PA

Average snowfall days in October - Reading, PA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

Average sunshine days in October
Reading, PA

Average sunshine days in October - Reading, PA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Reading, PA

Average UV index in October - Reading, 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
Reading, PA

Average cloud cover in October - Reading, PA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Reading, PA

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

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

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