Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
Transition from September to October is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a pleasant 71.1°F (21.7°C) to a moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C). Scranton usually reports an average low-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) during the month of October.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Scranton, in October, it is raining for 18.4 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 174.7 rainfall days, and 28.7" (729mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Scranton, New York, are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Scranton. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Scranton, during the entire year, snow falls for 81.7 days and aggregates up to 31.73" (806mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 2min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 4.5h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in October translates into this advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average October temperature in Scranton?
What is the average humidity in October in Scranton?
How much does it rain in Scranton in October?
When does it start snowing in Scranton?
How many hours of daylight does Scranton have in October?
What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Scranton?
How long on average sun shines in October in Scranton?
What is the UV index intensity in October in Scranton?
Average temperature in October
Scranton, NY
- Average high temperature in October: 58.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 45.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in October
Scranton, NY
- Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Scranton, NY
- Average wind speed in October: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in October
Scranton, NY
- Average humidity in October: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (77%).
Average rainfall in October
Scranton, NY
- Average rainfall in October: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in October
Scranton, NY
- Average rainfall days in October: 18.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in October
Scranton, NY
- Average snowfall in October: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Scranton, NY
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Scranton, NY
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in October: 4h and 3min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in October
Scranton, NY
- Average sunshine days in October: 10.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.7 days).
Average UV index in October
Scranton, NY
- Average UV index in October: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Scranton, NY
- Average cloud cover in October: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in October
Scranton, NY
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
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