October weather forecastClayton, DE
October
Weather in October
October embodies the essence of fall weather in Clayton, Delaware, with a continued dip in temperatures from September. The arrival of chilly winds is accompanied by a decreasing daylight duration, a part-and-parcel of fall's identity. The weather becomes significantly drier, the transition from summer to autumn further enveloped in lower pressure levels. Precipitation is moderate and relatively more distributed across the month. Though temperatures decline, the UV index remains moderate, ensuring ample brightness during daylight hours.Temperature
The shift from September to October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a warm 76.6°F (24.8°C) to a refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C). An average nighttime temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C) is witnessed throughout October.Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 77%.Rainfall
In Clayton, Delaware, in October, during 12.6 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Clayton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.2 days and collects up to 34.96" (888mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Clayton, Delaware, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 10min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 5.7h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In October, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Clayton, DE
- Average high temperature in October: 65.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 52.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).
Average pressure in October
Clayton, DE
- 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
Clayton, DE
- Average wind speed in October: 8.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in October
Clayton, DE
- Average humidity in October: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in October
Clayton, DE
- Average rainfall in October: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").
Average rainfall days in October
Clayton, DE
- Average rainfall days in October: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Clayton, DE
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Clayton, DE
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Clayton, DE
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in October
Clayton, DE
- Average sunshine days in October: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).
Average UV index in October
Clayton, DE
- Average UV index in October: 4
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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Clayton, DE
- Average cloud cover in October: 38
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in October
Clayton, DE
- 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).
