October weather forecastRidgefield Park, NJ

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 50.4°F (10.2°C).

Temperature

The commencement of October involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C) in September to a comfortable 63.1°F (17.3°C). Nighttime temperatures in October average to a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout October, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ridgefield Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.3 days and collects up to 22.36" (568mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:37 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Ridgefield Park, the average sunshine in October is 5.7h.

UV index

In Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In October, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in October, in Ridgefield Park, is 63.1°F (17.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 50.4°F (10.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

In Ridgefield Park, the average relative humidity in October is 75%.

In Ridgefield Park, during October, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

In Ridgefield Park, snow does not fall in June through October.

In Ridgefield Park, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

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

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EDT.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

In Ridgefield Park, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Ridgefield Park, NJ

  • Average high temperature in October: 63.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 50.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Ridgefield Park, NJ

  • Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Ridgefield Park, NJ

  • Average wind speed in October: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Ridgefield Park, NJ

  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in October
Ridgefield Park, NJ

  • Average rainfall in October: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.34").

Average rainfall days in October
Ridgefield Park, NJ

  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Ridgefield Park, NJ

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Ridgefield Park, NJ

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 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
Ridgefield Park, NJ

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min

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 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Ridgefield Park, NJ

  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Ridgefield Park, 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
Ridgefield Park, NJ

  • Average cloud cover in October: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Ridgefield Park, 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).