October weather forecast
Swarthmore, PA

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64.9°F (18.3°C) and 50.7°F (10.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of October entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a warm 76.6°F (24.8°C) in September to a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C). In the month of October, Swarthmore's average low-temperature falls to a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C).

Humidity

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout October, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.4 days and collects up to 25.94" (659mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, snow does not fall in June through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 8min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Swarthmore is 5.7h.

UV index

In Swarthmore, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in October interprets into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 64.9°F (18.3°C) and 50.7°F (10.4°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month?

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity in Swarthmore is 77%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Swarthmore, in October, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Swarthmore, snow does not fall in June through October.

Does it snow in October?

In Swarthmore, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Swarthmore have in October?

In Swarthmore, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Swarthmore is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Swarthmore, PA

Average temperature in October - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average high temperature in October: 64.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 50.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Swarthmore, PA

Average pressure in October - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Swarthmore, PA

Average wind speed in October - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Swarthmore, PA

Average humidity in October - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Swarthmore, PA

Average rainfall in October - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").

Average rainfall days in October
Swarthmore, PA

Average rainfall days in October - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Swarthmore, PA

Average snowfall in October - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Swarthmore, PA

Average snowfall days in October - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Swarthmore, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Swarthmore, PA

Average sunshine days in October - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Swarthmore, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Swarthmore, PA

Average cloud cover in October - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Swarthmore, PA

Average visibility in October - Swarthmore, PA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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