October weather forecastScranton, PA
October
Weather in October
October, in Scranton, ushers in a definitive fall atmosphere, with a significant decrease in both temperature and daylight hours compared to September. The month is characterized by increasing amounts of rainfall, with 1.89" (48mm) spread across various days. As the first snowfall of the season appears with 0.47" (12mm), it indicates the forthcoming return of winter. The wind speed shows a subsequent increase, diagnosing the cooler and breezier climate. Overall, October epitomizes the beautiful transformation of seasons from warm to cold.Temperature
The beginning of October in Scranton involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an agreeable 71.1°F (21.7°C) in September to a moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C). Scranton encounters a steady low-temperature average of 42.4°F (5.8°C) throughout the month of October.Humidity
In Scranton, the average relative humidity in October is 83%.Rainfall
In Scranton, during October, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.9 rainfall days, and 22.28" (566mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Scranton are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.4 snowfall days, and 22.01" (559mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Scranton, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 5min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 5h.UV index
In Scranton, Pennsylvania, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during October translates into these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in October
Scranton, PA
- Average high temperature in October: 58.1°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 (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 42.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in October
Scranton, PA
- Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Scranton, PA
- Average wind speed in October: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in October
Scranton, PA
- Average humidity in October: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).
Average rainfall in October
Scranton, PA
- Average rainfall in October: 1.89"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (2.4").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.38").
Average rainfall days in October
Scranton, PA
- Average rainfall days in October: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in October
Scranton, PA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Scranton, PA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Scranton, 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: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in October
Scranton, PA
- Average sunshine days in October: 16 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in October
Scranton, PA
- Average UV index in October: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Scranton, PA
- Average cloud cover in October: 52
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in October
Scranton, PA
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
