October weather forecast
Delaware, USA

October in Delaware ushers in the full splendor of autumn, with temperatures that are significantly cooler than the summer months, yet still mild. The coastal regions continue to experience a moderating influence, but the decreasing humidity allows for a more comfortable climate.

Temperatures in October further decline from the transitional phase of September. The days are mild, and nights can be noticeably cooler, reflecting the seasonal change from the warmth of summer to the briskness of autumn.

Rainfall continues to contribute to Delaware's annual total of 44" (1118mm) to 47" (1194mm), maintaining the year's uniform distribution. The frequency of storms diminishes, and precipitation becomes more regular and less intense.

The Atlantic Ocean, the Atlantic High, and the Appalachian Mountains maintain their influence on the state's climate, with the mountains' barrier effect becoming more prominent as cold winds are less able to reach the state.

Southern Delaware, previously differentiated by its milder temperatures, aligns even more closely with the north in terms of climate, as the growing season comes to a close.

October's weather in Delaware is characterized by the beauty and mildness of autumn. The temperatures are comfortable, the air is crisp, and the landscape begins to show the vibrant colors associated with the fall season. It is a time of change and preparation as the state readies itself for the coming winter months.

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• Wilmington - October »
  With an average relative humidity of 78%, October is the most humid month in Wilmington, Delaware. In Wilmington in October, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Dover - October »
  On the first day of October in Dover sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. In Dover, in October, during 11.6 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Newark - October »
  The months with the highest humidity in Newark are May, September and October, with an average relative humidity of 78%. In Newark snow does not fall in June through October.
• Middletown - October »
  In Middletown during October, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. On the first day of October in Middletown sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:46 pm.
• Smyrna - October »
  Setting in of October in Smyrna comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a warm 76.6°F (24.8°C) in September to a comfortable 65.5°F (18.6°C). In Smyrna, in October, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Milford - October »
  On the first day of October in Milford sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. In Milford snow does not fall in April, June through October.
• Seaford - October »
  In Seaford in October, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. October in Seaford, Delaware, shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from September's moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C) to an enjoyable 66.9°F (19.4°C).
• Georgetown - October »
  In Georgetown, Delaware, snow does not fall in April through October. Georgetown in October experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to an enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C).
• Elsmere - October »
  On the first day of October in Elsmere sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. In Elsmere, in October, during 12.1 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• New Castle - October »
  With an average relative humidity of 78%, October is the most humid month in New Castle. Nighttime temperature in New Castle experiences an average drop to a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) in October.
• Lewes - October »
  October ushers in a minute temperature change in Lewes, Delaware, with average high-temperatures reducing from September's warm 74.1°F (23.4°C) to an enjoyable 65.3°F (18.5°C). October encompasses the fall season in Lewes, bringing cooler temperatures, pleasant sunshine hours, and increased wind speeds.
• Rehoboth Beach - October »
  In Rehoboth Beach, in October, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. With the colors of Fall and a trace of summer warmth still present, October is a beautiful month to visit Rehoboth Beach.