October weather forecastNew Hanover, PA

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in New Hanover, Pennsylvania, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63°F (17.2°C) and 47.5°F (8.6°C).

Temperature

A change in temperatures is noted as September gives way to October, with average highs reducing from a moderately hot 75.2°F (24°C) to a refreshing 63°F (17.2°C). New Hanover records a consistent low-temperature of 47.5°F (8.6°C) during October nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In New Hanover, in October, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In New Hanover, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.5 days and collects up to 27.87" (708mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In New Hanover, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in October translates into this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in October, in New Hanover, records 63°F (17.2°C), while the low-temperature is 47.5°F (8.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

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

In October, the average relative humidity is 80%.

In New Hanover, during October, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

In New Hanover, Pennsylvania, snow does not fall in May through October.

In New Hanover, Pennsylvania, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

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

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.5h.

In New Hanover, Pennsylvania, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
New Hanover, PA

  • Average high temperature in October: 63°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in October
New Hanover, PA

  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
New Hanover, PA

  • Average wind speed in October: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in October
New Hanover, PA

  • Average humidity in October: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in October
New Hanover, PA

  • Average rainfall in October: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in October
New Hanover, PA

  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
New Hanover, PA

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
New Hanover, PA

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 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
New Hanover, 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
New Hanover, PA

  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in October
New Hanover, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
New Hanover, PA

  • Average cloud cover in October: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
New Hanover, 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).