October weather forecastDover, PA
October
Weather in October
October, like September, in Dover, Pennsylvania, is another comfortable autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 63.3°F (17.4°C) and an average low of 46.8°F (8.2°C).Temperature
The arrival of October indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a warm 75°F (23.9°C) in September to an enjoyable 63.3°F (17.4°C). Throughout the October nights, Dover encounters a low-temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February, May and October, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In Dover, in October, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. 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. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20 snowfall days, and 7.56" (192mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 8min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of October, in Dover, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.5h.UV index
In Dover, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Dover, PA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min
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 30min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
