October weather forecast
Rifton, NY

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Rifton, New York, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 44.1°F (6.7°C) and max 60.3°F (15.7°C).

Temperature

October comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from September's moderately hot 73.4°F (23°C) to a moderate 60.3°F (15.7°C). Rifton sees an average low-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C) during October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 11.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rifton are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Rifton, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.6 days and aggregates up to 16.38" (416mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Rifton is 11h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:37 pm. On the last day of October, in Rifton, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Rifton is 5.7h.

UV index

In Rifton, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during October morphs into the following directions:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Rifton in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Rifton, is 60.3°F (15.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 44.1°F (6.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Rifton?

In Rifton, the average relative humidity in October is 80%.

What is the wettest month in Rifton?

October is the month with the most rainfall in Rifton, New York. Rain falls for 11.7 days and accumulates 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in October in Rifton?

In Rifton, during October, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Rifton?

October is the first month it typically snows in Rifton, New York. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Rifton?

In Rifton, the average day length in October is 11h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Rifton?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Rifton, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Rifton have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Rifton is 5.7h.

How high is the UV index in October in Rifton?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Rifton, New York, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Rifton, NY

Average temperature in October - Rifton, NY
  • Average high temperature in October: 60.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

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Average pressure in October
Rifton, NY

Average pressure in October - Rifton, NY
  • Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Rifton, NY

Average wind speed in October - Rifton, NY
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in October
Rifton, NY

Average humidity in October - Rifton, NY
  • Average humidity in October: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

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Average rainfall in October
Rifton, NY

Average rainfall in October - Rifton, NY
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in October
Rifton, NY

Average rainfall days in October - Rifton, NY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Rifton, NY

Average snowfall in October - Rifton, NY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Rifton, NY

Average snowfall days in October - Rifton, NY
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 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
Rifton, NY

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Rifton, NY
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • 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 30min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Rifton, NY

Average sunshine days in October - Rifton, NY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in October
Rifton, NY

Average UV index in October - Rifton, NY
  • Average UV index in October: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in October
Rifton, NY

Average cloud cover in October - Rifton, NY
  • Average cloud cover in October: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in October
Rifton, NY

Average visibility in October - Rifton, NY
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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