October weather forecast
Dover, PA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Dover, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 46.8°F (8.2°C) and max 63.3°F (17.4°C).

Temperature

In Dover, the average high-temperature in October drops from a moderately hot 75°F (23.9°C) in September to a comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C). October brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C) in Dover, Pennsylvania.

Humidity

February, May and October, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months in Dover.

Rainfall

In October, in Dover, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout October, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Dover, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.5 days and collects up to 16.89" (429mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Dover. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Dover, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 20 days and aggregates up to 7.56" (192mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Dover, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 8min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Dover is 5.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Dover in October?

The high-temperature in Dover, Pennsylvania, during October is 63.3°F (17.4°C) and the low-temperature is 46.8°F (8.2°C). 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, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months in Dover?

The months with the highest humidity in Dover, Pennsylvania, are February, May and October, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in October in Dover?

In October, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in October in Dover?

In Dover, in October, during 10.2 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Dover?

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

How many hours of daylight does Dover have in October?

In October, the average day length in Dover, Pennsylvania, is 11h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Dover?

On the first day of October in Dover, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Dover?

In Dover, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in October in Dover?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Dover, PA

Average temperature in October - Dover, PA
  • Average high temperature in October: 63.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

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Average pressure in October
Dover, PA

Average pressure in October - Dover, PA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Dover, PA

Average wind speed in October - Dover, PA
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in October
Dover, PA

Average humidity in October - Dover, PA
  • Average humidity in October: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and October (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

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Average rainfall in October
Dover, PA

Average rainfall in October - Dover, PA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in October
Dover, PA

Average rainfall days in October - Dover, PA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Dover, PA

Average snowfall in October - Dover, PA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Dover, PA

Average snowfall days in October - Dover, PA
  • 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 June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Dover, PA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Dover, PA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 3min

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 36min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Dover, PA

Average sunshine days in October - Dover, PA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in October
Dover, PA

Average UV index in October - Dover, PA
  • 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Dover, PA

Average cloud cover in October - Dover, PA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in October
Dover, PA

Average visibility in October - Dover, PA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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