October weather forecast
Quakertown, PA

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Weather in October

October marks the onset of cold weather in Quakertown. It experiences a significant shift from September's pleasant autumn conditions to cooler ones. This is marked by the dwindling daylight hours and leaf fall, which further accelerate towards the end of the month. It is noteworthy to mention the wind speeds in October, averaging 6.5mph (10.5km/h), that gives a typical fall feeling. October, therefore, holds its own against the changing seasons.

Temperature

The shift from September to October in Quakertown corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a refreshing 63°F (17.2°C) from a warm 75.6°F (24.2°C). The average temperature in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, during October nights dips to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 80%.

Rainfall

In Quakertown, in October, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.1 rainfall days, and 31.73" (806mm) 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 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.3 snowfall days, and 16.57" (421mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Quakertown is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Quakertown is 5.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Quakertown is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Quakertown?

The high-temperature in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, during October is 63°F (17.2°C) and the low-temperature is 46.6°F (8.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Quakertown?

The average relative humidity in October in Quakertown is 80%.

How much does it rain in Quakertown in October?

In Quakertown, Pennsylvania, in October, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Quakertown?

October is the first month it typically snows in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Quakertown?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Quakertown?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Quakertown?

The average sunshine duration in October in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in October in Quakertown?

In Quakertown, Pennsylvania, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Quakertown, PA

Average temperature in October - Quakertown, PA
  • Average high temperature in October: 63°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

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Average pressure in October
Quakertown, PA

Average pressure in October - Quakertown, 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).

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Average wind speed in October
Quakertown, PA

Average wind speed in October - Quakertown, PA
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.5mph

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).

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Average humidity in October
Quakertown, PA

Average humidity in October - Quakertown, PA
  • Average humidity in October: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

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Average rainfall in October
Quakertown, PA

Average rainfall in October - Quakertown, PA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.72"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in October
Quakertown, PA

Average rainfall days in October - Quakertown, PA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Quakertown, PA

Average snowfall in October - Quakertown, PA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Quakertown, PA

Average snowfall days in October - Quakertown, PA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Quakertown, PA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Quakertown, PA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Quakertown, PA

Average sunshine days in October - Quakertown, PA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Quakertown, PA

Average UV index in October - Quakertown, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Quakertown, PA

Average cloud cover in October - Quakertown, PA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in October
Quakertown, PA

Average visibility in October - Quakertown, PA
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

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

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