October weather forecastOregon City, OR

October

Weather in October

October's weather reflects a dynamic shift as fall takes firm hold in Oregon City. The shortening daylight causes temperatures to drop, resulting in cooler days and noticeably colder nights. This month witnesses a steep rise in rainfall with an accumulation of 3.35" (85mm) throughout an average of 15.2 rainy days. Trees shed off their leaves, painting the town with a beautiful palette of fall colors. The crisp and often overcast weather typical of October sets the mood for the upcoming winter season.

Temperature

During the transition into October, Oregon City observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderately hot 73.6°F (23.1°C) in September to a refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C). October is noted for a mean low-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 75%.

Rainfall

In Oregon City, in October, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Oregon City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.9 days and collects up to 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Oregon City is 10h and 56min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:58 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.

Frequently asked questions

During October, Oregon City experiences an average high-temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C) and a low-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C). In August, 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, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

In Oregon City, the average relative humidity in October is 75%.

In Oregon City, in October, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Oregon City, snow does not fall in April through October.

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

The average day length in October is 10h and 56min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:58 pm PDT.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

In Oregon City, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Oregon City, OR

  • Average high temperature in October: 61.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (44.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Oregon City, OR

  • Average pressure in October: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (30"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Oregon City, OR

  • Average wind speed in October: 4.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Oregon City, OR

  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (64%).

Average rainfall in October
Oregon City, OR

  • Average rainfall in October: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (5.16").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.24").

Average rainfall days in October
Oregon City, OR

  • Average rainfall days in October: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Oregon City, OR

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Oregon City, OR

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Oregon City, OR

  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Oregon City, OR

  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Oregon City, OR

  • Average UV index in October: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Oregon City, OR

  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in October
Oregon City, OR

  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (5mi).