October weather forecast and climate
Plattsburgh, NY
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Weather in October
Average temperature in October
Average pressure in October
Average wind speed in October
Average humidity in October
Average rainfall in October
Average rainfall days in October
Average snowfall in October
Average snowfall days in October
Average daylight in October
Average sunshine in October
Average sunshine days in October
Average UV index in October
Average cloud cover in October
Average visibility in October
A sunny and dry day in the townscape of Plattsburgh, New York, with a view of the iconic tower next to the river, dry trees, and a hilly landscape view
October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Plattsburgh, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 55.4°F (13°C) and an average low of 41°F (5°C).
In October, the average high-temperature drops, from an agreeable 69.6°F (20.9°C) in September, to a moderate 55.4°F (13°C). In October, the average low-temperature is 41°F (5°C).
In Plattsburgh, New York, the average relative humidity is 80%.
In Plattsburgh, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Plattsburgh, there are 162.6 rainfall days, and 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation is accumulated.
Months with snowfall in Plattsburgh are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Plattsburgh, during the entire year, snow falls for 78.2 days, and aggregates up to 37.13" (943mm) of snow.
In Plattsburgh, the average length of the day in October is 10.9h.
In Plattsburgh, New York, the average sunshine is 5.5h.
In Plattsburgh, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from the exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in October interpret into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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What is the temperature in October in Plattsburgh?
The average high-temperature, in October, is 55.4°F (13°C), while the average low-temperature is 41°F (5°C).
What is the average humidity in October in Plattsburgh?
In Plattsburgh, the average relative humidity in October is 80%.
How many days does it rain in October in Plattsburgh?
In Plattsburgh, New York, in October, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.
When does it start to snow in Plattsburgh?
October is the first month it typically snows in Plattsburgh, New York. Throughout October, in the average 1.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.
What is the average length of the day in October in Plattsburgh?
In October, the average length of the day in Plattsburgh, New York, is 10.9h.
How many hours of sunshine does Plattsburgh have in October?
In Plattsburgh, New York, the average sunshine in October is 5.5h.
What is the UV index reading in October in Plattsburgh?
The average daily maximum UV index in October in Plattsburgh is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from the exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature in October: 55.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.8°F).
Average low temperature in October: 41°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).
Average pressure in October: 30"
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07").
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91").
Average wind speed in October: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in October: 80%
Months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
Months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (75%).
Average rainfall in October: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.73").
Average rainfall days in October: 15.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in October: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (10").
Months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October: 1.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.3 days).
Months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average daylight in October: 10.9h
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15.5h).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8.9h).
Average sunshine in October: 5.5h
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10.6h).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3.6h).
Average sunshine days in October: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.6 days).
Average UV index in October: 2
Months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
Months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 64).
Months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in October: 6mi
Months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
Months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).
In Plattsburgh, New York, in October, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Plattsburgh, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 55.4°F (13°C) and an average low of 41°F (5°C). [2372286]