Paterson, NJ weather in October
In October, Paterson sees highs around 67°F and lows around 48°F: mild, with some rain. Rain falls on about 10 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 67°F
- Normal low
- 48°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 73°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 54°F | 43°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:53 am / 6:39 pm | 7:26 am / 5:54 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical October day
- 6 am50°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 am57°Fdew point 46°F
- Noon63°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm64°Fdew point 45°F
- 6 pm60°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 pm56°Fdew point 46°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Teterboro Airport (7 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 56% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 37%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F14 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 3.7 in; a dry October brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 5.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202017: average high 74°F
- Coolest October1992: average high 61°F
- Wettest October2005: 12.9 in
- Driest October2013: 0.4 in
- Highest reading95°F (October 2, 2019)
- Lowest reading27°F (October 20, 1992)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 78°F | 67°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 60°F | 48°F | 38°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 13 | 14 | 5 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.1 h | 9.9 h |
Highs change by -11°F from September and -11°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Cooler: Albany, NY122 mi · high 62°F · 11 wet days
How Paterson ranks in October
- Normal high223rd warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in New Jersey
- Wet days280th driest of 378
- Comfortable days97th most of 340
What to pack for Paterson in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
October has 261 heating degree days and 24 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Paterson in October?
The normal high is 67°F and the normal low is 48°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 27°F (October 20, 1992).
Does it rain a lot in Paterson in October?
About 10 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.7 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (12.9 in); the driest was in 2013 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Paterson in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.1 in.
Is October a good time to visit Paterson?
October ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Paterson (64 out of 100). It has about 14 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Teterboro Airport (USW00094741), 7.4 mi SE of the city center, 9 ft (75 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: New York Cntrl Pk Twr (USW00094728), 14 mi SE of the city center, 130 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Newark Intl Airport (USW00014734), 16 mi S of the city center, 7 ft (77 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Teterboro Airport (725025-94741), 7.2 mi ESE of the city center, 3 ft (81 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.