October weather forecast
West Decatur, PA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in West Decatur, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 59°F (15°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during October, decreasing from an agreeable 72.3°F (22.4°C) in September to a moderate 59°F (15°C). In West Decatur, the October nights cool down to an average low of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 82%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout October, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159 rainfall days, and 23.46" (596mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow. In West Decatur, during the entire year, snow falls for 67.7 days and aggregates up to 23.54" (598mm) of snow.

Daylight

In West Decatur, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during October morphs into the following directions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

In October, in West Decatur, the average high-temperature is 59°F (15°C), and the average low-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent 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 West Decatur, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in October is 82%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout October, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does West Decatur have in October?

In West Decatur, the average sunshine duration in October is 5h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
West Decatur, PA

Average temperature in October - West Decatur, PA
  • Average high temperature in October: 59°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.6°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°F).

Average pressure in October
West Decatur, PA

Average pressure in October - West Decatur, 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
West Decatur, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in October
West Decatur, PA

Average humidity in October - West Decatur, PA
  • Average humidity in October: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

Average rainfall in October
West Decatur, PA

Average rainfall in October - West Decatur, PA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.42").

Average rainfall days in October
West Decatur, PA

Average rainfall days in October - West Decatur, PA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
West Decatur, PA

Average snowfall in October - West Decatur, PA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
West Decatur, PA

Average snowfall days in October - West Decatur, PA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
West Decatur, PA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - West Decatur, 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 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
West Decatur, PA

Average sunshine days in October - West Decatur, PA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).

Average UV index in October
West Decatur, PA

Average UV index in October - West Decatur, 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
West Decatur, PA

Average cloud cover in October - West Decatur, PA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in October
West Decatur, PA

Average visibility in October - West Decatur, PA
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

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

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