October weather forecast
West Orange, NJ

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Weather in October

October, like September, in West Orange, New Jersey, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.1°F (9.5°C) and 62.4°F (16.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of October signals a shift in temperature, down from a moderately hot 74.7°F (23.7°C) in September to a comfortable 62.4°F (16.9°C). West Orange in October experiences a low-temperature average of 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in West Orange is 77%.

Rainfall

In West Orange, during October, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. In West Orange, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.3 days and collects up to 12.68" (322mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in West Orange. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19 snowfall days, and 3.7" (94mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In West Orange, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of October in West Orange, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in West Orange is 5.7h.

UV index

In West Orange, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during October morphs into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in West Orange in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in West Orange, records 62.4°F (16.9°C), while the low-temperature is 49.1°F (9.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October in West Orange?

In October, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in West Orange in October?

In October, in West Orange, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout October, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in West Orange?

October is the first month it typically snows in West Orange. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does West Orange have in October?

In West Orange, the average day length in October is 11h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in West Orange?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in West Orange, New Jersey, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does West Orange have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

How high is the UV index in October in West Orange?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in West Orange is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
West Orange, NJ

Average temperature in October - West Orange, NJ
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 49.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

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Average pressure in October
West Orange, NJ

Average pressure in October - West Orange, 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).

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Average wind speed in October
West Orange, NJ

Average wind speed in October - West Orange, NJ
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in October
West Orange, NJ

Average humidity in October - West Orange, NJ
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (72%).

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Average rainfall in October
West Orange, NJ

Average rainfall in October - West Orange, NJ
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in October
West Orange, NJ

Average rainfall days in October - West Orange, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

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Average snowfall in October
West Orange, NJ

Average snowfall in October - West Orange, NJ
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
West Orange, NJ

Average snowfall days in October - West Orange, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
West Orange, NJ

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - West Orange, NJ
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

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 4min

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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in October
West Orange, NJ

Average sunshine days in October - West Orange, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in October
West Orange, NJ

Average UV index in October - West Orange, 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).

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Average cloud cover in October
West Orange, NJ

Average cloud cover in October - West Orange, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in October
West Orange, NJ

Average visibility in October - West Orange, 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).

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