October weather forecastWeehawken, NJ

October

Weather in October

With October, Weehawken fully immerses itself into the autumn season. Temperatures continue to drop, indicating winter's approaching arrival. Despite these dips in temperatures, decreased cloud coverage ensures a decent amount of sunshine, balancing the need for warmth. Similarly, daylight hours progressively shorten, preparing residents for winter’s limited hours of sunlight. Unquestionably, October signifies the heart of autumn in Weehawken, complete with cooler temperatures and vivid fall foliage.

Temperature

October's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 75°F (23.9°C) in September to an enjoyable 63.1°F (17.3°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) in October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 75%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout October, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Weehawken, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.7 days and collects up to 34.72" (882mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Weehawken, snow does not fall in May through October.

Ocean temperature

In October, the average ocean temperature is 63.1°F (17.3°C).
Note: In 63.1°F (17.3°C), swimming is not an enjoyable activity for most. The challenge of managing one's breathing increases as the temperature goes under 69.8°F (21°C).

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 7min.
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.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in October interprets into the following advice:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 51.6°F (10.9°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

In October, the average relative humidity is 75%.

In October, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout October, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Weehawken, New Jersey, snow does not fall in May through October.

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

In Weehawken, the average seawater temperature in October is 63.1°F (17.3°C). Swimming in 63.1°F (17.3°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

The average day length in October is 11h and 7min.

In October, on the first day of the month, 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 Weehawken, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.7h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S October N D

Sep

October

Nov

Average high temperature

75°F

63.1°F

51.3°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.3mph

8.9mph

9.6mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.7

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

15.7

17.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Weehawken, NJ

Average high temperature in October: 63.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).

Average low temperature in October: 51.6°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 (25.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Weehawken, 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
Weehawken, NJ

Average wind speed in October: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Weehawken, NJ

Average humidity in October: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in October
Weehawken, NJ

Average rainfall in October: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in October
Weehawken, NJ

Average rainfall days in October: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

Average snowfall in October
Weehawken, NJ

Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Weehawken, NJ

Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in October
Weehawken, NJ

Average sea temperature in October: 63°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (39.7°F).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Weehawken, 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Weehawken, NJ

Average sunshine days in October: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Weehawken, 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
Weehawken, NJ

Average cloud cover in October: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Weehawken, 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).