October weather forecastElsmere, DE
October
Weather in October
October resides in the heart of autumn in Elsmere, with weather becoming considerably cooler. The fallen leaves cover the city in hues of red and gold, painting an idyllic fall picture. Exceptionally less rainfall is observed, albeit spread over an equal number of days as September. Shorter daylight hours along with the mild weather condition form a pleasant ambiance. As the city gears up for November, it braces for the onset of winter.Temperature
As October begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a warm 76.5°F (24.7°C) in September to a refreshing 65.3°F (18.5°C). During the nights in October, Elsmere observes an average low-temperature of 51.3°F (10.7°C).Humidity
The most humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout October, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 154.9 rainfall days, and 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Elsmere, snow does not fall in June through October.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day in Elsmere is 11h and 8min.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 6:01 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Elsmere, the average sunshine in October is 5.8h.UV index
In Elsmere, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Elsmere, DE
- Average high temperature in October: 65.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 51.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in October
Elsmere, 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
Elsmere, DE
- Average wind speed in October: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in October
Elsmere, DE
- Average humidity in October: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in October
Elsmere, DE
- Average rainfall in October: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in October
Elsmere, DE
- Average rainfall days in October: 12.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in October
Elsmere, DE
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Elsmere, DE
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.5 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
Elsmere, DE
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in October
Elsmere, DE
- Average sunshine days in October: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Elsmere, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Elsmere, DE
- Average cloud cover in October: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in October
Elsmere, 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).
