October weather forecastLancaster, PA
October
Weather in October
October embraces autumn in its full splendor in Lancaster. Temperatures continue their downward trend, reaching average highs of around 63.3°F (17.4°C). Being the shoulder season, October has fewer tourists, making it a peaceful time for those who wish to visit. The observance of daylight savings further reduces daylight hours. Warmer clothing is recommended as the city prepares to welcome the chillier part of the year.Temperature
The start of October involves a temperature drop, moving from a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C) in September to a comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C). In Lancaster, an average temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) is noted during October nights.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Lancaster, in October, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lancaster, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.4 days and collects up to 28.27" (718mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall in Lancaster.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 8min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine in Lancaster is 5.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during October morphs into the following directions:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Lancaster, PA
- Average high temperature in October: 63.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 47.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).
Average pressure in October
Lancaster, 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 (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Lancaster, PA
- Average wind speed in October: 7.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in October
Lancaster, PA
- Average humidity in October: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).
Average rainfall in October
Lancaster, PA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in October
Lancaster, PA
- Average rainfall days in October: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).
Average snowfall in October
Lancaster, PA
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Lancaster, PA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Lancaster, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in October
Lancaster, PA
- Average sunshine days in October: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Lancaster, PA
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and 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
Lancaster, PA
- Average cloud cover in October: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in October
Lancaster, PA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, August and September (5mi).
