October weather forecastElizabeth, NJ
October
Weather in October
October marks the definitive onset of autumn in Elizabeth. The significant drop in average maximum temperature to 63.3°F (17.4°C) is a telltale sign of the cooling trend. October also records an increase in rainfall, fostering a moist, stable fall environment. Additionally, the number of rainy days, averaging 13.4, sees a marked increase, implying frequent short-term showers. Certainly, October’s weather is characterized by a crisp, picturesque fall atmosphere.Temperature
Elizabeth's weather changes with the onset of October, slightly falling from a moderately hot 75.2°F (24°C) in September to a comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C). In the month of October, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 50.9°F (10.5°C).Humidity
February, May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout October, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.2 rainfall days, and 30.31" (770mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Elizabeth, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In Elizabeth, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 7min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
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Average temperature in October
Elizabeth, NJ
- Average high temperature in October: 63.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 50.9°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
Elizabeth, NJ
- Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Elizabeth, NJ
- Average wind speed in October: 8.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).
Average humidity in October
Elizabeth, NJ
- Average humidity in October: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (72%).
Average rainfall in October
Elizabeth, NJ
- Average rainfall in October: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").
Average rainfall days in October
Elizabeth, NJ
- Average rainfall days in October: 13.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
Elizabeth, NJ
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Elizabeth, NJ
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 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
Elizabeth, NJ
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min
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 18min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in October
Elizabeth, NJ
- Average sunshine days in October: 16 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).
Average UV index in October
Elizabeth, NJ
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Elizabeth, NJ
- Average cloud cover in October: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in October
Elizabeth, NJ
- 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).
