October weather forecast
University Park, PA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in University Park, Pennsylvania, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59.9°F (15.5°C) and 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

October's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C) in September to a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C). An average low-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C) marks the nights throughout October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 81%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout October, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 175.7 rainfall days, and 30.94" (786mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 59 snowfall days, and 26.3" (668mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In University Park, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

In University Park, 59.9°F (15.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 43.2°F (6.2°C) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In University Park, the average relative humidity in October is 81%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In University Park, in October, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does University Park have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 6min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does University Park have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration in University Park is 5.1h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

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

Average temperature in October - University Park, PA
  • Average high temperature in October: 59.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in October
University Park, PA

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

Average wind speed in October
University Park, PA

Average wind speed in October - University Park, PA
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in October
University Park, PA

Average humidity in October - University Park, PA
  • Average humidity in October: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

Average rainfall in October
University Park, PA

Average rainfall in October - University Park, PA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.01").

Average rainfall days in October
University Park, PA

Average rainfall days in October - University Park, PA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
University Park, PA

Average snowfall in October - University Park, PA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
University Park, PA

Average snowfall days in October - University Park, PA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
University Park, PA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - University Park, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
University Park, PA

Average sunshine days in October - University Park, PA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.5 days).

Average UV index in October
University Park, PA

Average UV index in October - University Park, 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
University Park, PA

Average cloud cover in October - University Park, PA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in October
University Park, PA

Average visibility in October - University Park, PA
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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