October weather forecast
Flushing, NY

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Weather in October

October's arrival in Flushing indicates the deepening of the fall season. The month stands out with a sharp decrease in daylight hours, down to 11.1 from September's 12.5. The wind speed increases to 9.7mph (15.6km/h), making for brisk October days. It experiences stable weather conditions, less rainfall, and continues the trend of no snowfall. The average high and low temperatures further decline, giving a strong indication of the impending frost of winter.

Temperature

Welcoming October, Flushing observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from September's warm 73.9°F (23.3°C) to a refreshing 63°F (17.2°C). Flushing experiences an average low-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) in the month of October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In October, in Flushing, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout October, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Flushing, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.7 days and collects up to 36.18" (919mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Flushing, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:36 pm. On the last day of October, in Flushing, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Flushing is 5.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Flushing is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Flushing in October?

During October, Flushing experiences an average high-temperature of 63°F (17.2°C) and a low-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Flushing?

In Flushing, the average relative humidity in October is 74%.

How many days does it rain in October in Flushing?

In Flushing, New York, in October, during 13.3 rainfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Flushing?

In Flushing, New York, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in Flushing in October?

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

How many hours of daylight does Flushing have in October?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Flushing?

On the first day of October in Flushing, New York, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Flushing have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.9h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Flushing?

In Flushing, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Flushing, NY

Average temperature in October - Flushing, NY
  • Average high temperature in October: 63°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 53.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

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Average pressure in October
Flushing, NY

Average pressure in October - Flushing, NY
  • 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).

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Average wind speed in October
Flushing, NY

Average wind speed in October - Flushing, NY
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in October
Flushing, NY

Average humidity in October - Flushing, NY
  • Average humidity in October: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (71%).

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Average rainfall in October
Flushing, NY

Average rainfall in October - Flushing, NY
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in October
Flushing, NY

Average rainfall days in October - Flushing, NY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Flushing, NY

Average snowfall in October - Flushing, NY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Flushing, NY

Average snowfall days in October - Flushing, NY
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Flushing, NY

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Flushing, NY
  • 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Flushing, NY

Average sunshine days in October - Flushing, NY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Flushing, NY

Average UV index in October - Flushing, NY
  • Average UV index in October: 3

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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Flushing, NY

Average cloud cover in October - Flushing, NY
  • Average cloud cover in October: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in October
Flushing, NY

Average visibility in October - Flushing, NY
  • 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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