October weather forecastOil City, PA
October
Weather in October
By October, the temperatures begin to feel significantly crisper, the city shifting into the full grasp of the autumnal cooldown. The transfer from the warmth of September to the chilly shroud of October often comes as a stark contrast. An influx of windy days marks the arrival of a more substantial seasonal transition as fall deepens. While sunshine hours dip, it is still customary to see brilliant sunny days interwoven with patches of cloud cover this month. The spirit of autumn fills the air, whispering tales of the impending arrival of winter.Temperature
The shift from September to October corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a refreshing 58.8°F (14.9°C) from an agreeable 72.3°F (22.4°C). The average temperature drops to a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C) during the night in the month of October.Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 84%.Rainfall
In Oil City, during October, the rain falls for 17.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 177.7 rainfall days, and 35.67" (906mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Oil City, during the entire year, snow falls for 86.5 days and aggregates up to 43.07" (1094mm) of snow.Daylight
In Oil City, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 5min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:00 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:14 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Oil City, the average sunshine in October is 4.6h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 during October leads to these advisories:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Oil City, PA
- Average high temperature in October: 58.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 43.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).
Average pressure in October
Oil City, PA
- Average pressure in October: 30.02"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
Oil City, PA
- Average wind speed in October: 6.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in October
Oil City, PA
- Average humidity in October: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).
Average rainfall in October
Oil City, PA
- Average rainfall in October: 3.23"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.36").
Average rainfall days in October
Oil City, PA
- Average rainfall days in October: 17.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Oil City, PA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (10.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Oil City, PA
- Average snowfall days in October: 1.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Oil City, PA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in October: 4h and 36min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in October
Oil City, PA
- Average sunshine days in October: 11.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.6 days).
Average UV index in October
Oil City, PA
- Average UV index in October: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Oil City, PA
- Average cloud cover in October: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in October
Oil City, PA
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, September and December (4mi).
