October weather forecastReading, PA
October
Weather in October
October in Reading, Pennsylvania, is marked with a significant reduction in temperature and outdoor activities as winter draws closer. The shift towards colder weather becomes apparent with average high temperatures dipping to 62.4°F (16.9°C). The changing colors of fall offer a backdrop of stunning hues of red, orange, and golden yellow. The first week of October is an outstanding time for leaf-peeping, but towards the month's end, these colors will begin to fade. The crisp air, crunchy leaves, and shorter daylight hours all hint at the approaching winter season.Temperature
October's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from September's warm 74.5°F (23.6°C) to a comfortable 62.4°F (16.9°C). Nighttime temperatures in Reading consistently average a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) during October.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Reading, Pennsylvania, are February and October, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
In Reading, in October, during 13.1 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Reading, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 30.83" (783mm) of precipitation.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 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Reading, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.1 days and aggregates up to 12.28" (312mm) of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 7min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. 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. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in October
Reading, PA
- Average high temperature in October: 62.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 46.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).
Average pressure in October
Reading, 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
Reading, PA
- Average wind speed in October: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in October
Reading, PA
- Average humidity in October: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).
Average rainfall in October
Reading, PA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.05").
Average rainfall days in October
Reading, PA
- Average rainfall days in October: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Reading, PA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Reading, PA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Reading, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in October
Reading, PA
- Average sunshine days in October: 16.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Reading, 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).
Average cloud cover in October
Reading, PA
- Average cloud cover in October: 44
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in October
Reading, PA
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, June, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, August, September and October (5mi).
