October weather forecastEssen, PA

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Essen, Pennsylvania, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 62.1°F (16.7°C) and min 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

The transition into October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a warm 75.7°F (24.3°C) in September to a comfortable 62.1°F (16.7°C). Essen experiences a steady low-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) throughout October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Essen, Pennsylvania, during October, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Essen, there are 132.6 rainfall days, and 11.5" (292mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Essen.

Daylight

In Essen, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of October in Essen, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:18 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Essen is 5.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In October, in Essen, the average high-temperature is 62.1°F (16.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 45.3°F (7.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

The average relative humidity in October in Essen, Pennsylvania, is 79%.

In Essen, in October, during 10 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

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

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

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:18 pm EDT.

In Essen, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.3h.

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Essen 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
Essen, PA

  • Average high temperature in October: 62.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in October
Essen, PA

  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Essen, PA

  • Average wind speed in October: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Essen, PA

  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (75%).

Average rainfall in October
Essen, PA

  • Average rainfall in October: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.67").

Average rainfall days in October
Essen, PA

  • Average rainfall days in October: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Essen, PA

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Essen, PA

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Essen, 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 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Essen, PA

  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Essen, PA

  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Essen, PA

  • Average cloud cover in October: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in October
Essen, PA

  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

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