October weather forecast
Claymont, DE

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Weather in October

October ushers in the fall season in earnest with average temperatures falling to 64.6°F (18.1°C) and reaching lows of about 50.2°F (10.1°C). Claymont experiences cooler, crisper air as winds speed up to 7.2mph (11.6km/h). The cloud coverage increases to 41%, while the city's humidity reaches a high of 78%. October's cooler weather, coupled with vibrant fall colors and a noticeable decrease in daylight hours, encapsulates the spirit of the fall season.

Temperature

The average high-temperature drops in October, from September's moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C) to a refreshing 64.6°F (18.1°C). In Claymont, an average nighttime temperature of 50.2°F (10.1°C) is expected during October.

Humidity

October is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Claymont, during October, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 168.9 rainfall days, and 35.55" (903mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Claymont. October is the first month it typically snows in Claymont. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Claymont, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.9 days and aggregates up to 12.05" (306mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 8min.
On the first day of October in Claymont, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Claymont is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Claymont in October?

In Claymont, in October, the average high-temperature is 64.6°F (18.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 50.2°F (10.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Claymont?

The most humid month in Claymont is October, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in October in Claymont?

In October, the average relative humidity in Claymont is 78%.

How many days does it rain in October in Claymont?

In Claymont, Delaware, in October, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Claymont?

October is the first month it typically snows in Claymont, Delaware. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Claymont have in October?

In October, the average day length in Claymont, Delaware, is 11h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Claymont?

On the first day of October in Claymont, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Claymont?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Claymont is 5.6h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Claymont?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Claymont is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Claymont, DE

Average temperature in October - Claymont, DE
  • Average high temperature in October: 64.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 50.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

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Average pressure in October
Claymont, DE

Average pressure in October - Claymont, DE
  • 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
Claymont, DE

Average wind speed in October - Claymont, DE
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in October
Claymont, DE

Average humidity in October - Claymont, DE
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in October
Claymont, DE

Average rainfall in October - Claymont, DE
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.36").

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Average rainfall days in October
Claymont, DE

Average rainfall days in October - Claymont, DE
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Claymont, DE

Average snowfall in October - Claymont, DE
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Claymont, DE

Average snowfall days in October - Claymont, DE
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 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
Claymont, DE

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Claymont, DE
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Claymont, DE

Average sunshine days in October - Claymont, DE
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Claymont, DE

Average UV index in October - Claymont, DE
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Claymont, DE

Average cloud cover in October - Claymont, DE
  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in October
Claymont, DE

Average visibility in October - Claymont, DE
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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