October weather forecast
Chambersburg, PA

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Weather in October

Visiting Chambersburg, Pennsylvania during October offers typical fall weather. This is a marked sophomore month of fall, with temperatures declining compared to September. The drop in temperature and weather patterns makes this month ideal for outdoor fall activities. October showcases beautiful fall foliage across the town painting a pretty picture. From this period, a gradual uptick in humidity is noticed which continues throughout the year until April next year.

Temperature

The transition into October indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a refreshing 62.8°F (17.1°C) from September's moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C). During October, Chambersburg records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Humidity

February and October, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, in October, during 12.6 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156 rainfall days, and 27.2" (691mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Chambersburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.8 days and aggregates up to 15.39" (391mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 8min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during October leads to these advisories:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

During October, Chambersburg experiences an average high-temperature of 62.8°F (17.1°C) and a low-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

February and October, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in October?

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

How much does it rain in October?

In Chambersburg, during October, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Chambersburg have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Chambersburg, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Chambersburg have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Chambersburg, PA

Average temperature in October - Chambersburg, PA
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Chambersburg, PA

Average pressure in October - Chambersburg, PA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Chambersburg, PA

Average wind speed in October - Chambersburg, PA
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Chambersburg, PA

Average humidity in October - Chambersburg, PA
  • Average humidity in October: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

Average rainfall in October
Chambersburg, PA

Average rainfall in October - Chambersburg, PA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in October
Chambersburg, PA

Average rainfall days in October - Chambersburg, PA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Chambersburg, PA

Average snowfall in October - Chambersburg, PA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Chambersburg, PA

Average snowfall days in October - Chambersburg, PA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Chambersburg, PA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Chambersburg, PA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Chambersburg, PA

Average sunshine days in October - Chambersburg, PA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Chambersburg, PA

Average UV index in October - Chambersburg, PA
  • 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).

Average cloud cover in October
Chambersburg, PA

Average cloud cover in October - Chambersburg, PA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in October
Chambersburg, PA

Average visibility in October - Chambersburg, PA
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

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

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