Yonkers, NY weather in October
Expect mild weather with some rain in Yonkers in October, with highs near 66°F and lows near 53°F. Rain falls on about 9 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 66°F
- Normal low
- 53°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 72°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 59°F | 48°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:52 am / 6:38 pm | 7:25 am / 5:53 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 am55°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 am58°Fdew point 46°F
- Noon62°Fdew point 46°F
- 3 pm64°Fdew point 45°F
- 6 pm61°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 pm59°Fdew point 46°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from New York Laguardia Airport (11 mi away); average wind 11 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
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph1 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 snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 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 3.8 in; a dry October brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 4.9 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 72°F
- Coolest October2002: average high 62°F
- Wettest October2005: 14.7 in
- Driest October2013: 0.4 in
- Highest reading95°F (October 2, 2019)
- Lowest reading33°F (October 29, 2011)
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 | 77°F | 66°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 64°F | 53°F | 43°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 14 | 4 |
| 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: Worcester, MA142 mi · high 59°F · 12 wet days
How Yonkers ranks in October
- Normal high234th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 10 in New York
- Wet days246th driest of 378
- Comfortable days124th most of 340
What to pack for Yonkers in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
October has 198 heating degree days and 32 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Yonkers in October?
The normal high is 66°F and the normal low is 53°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 33°F (October 29, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Yonkers in October?
About 9 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.8 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (14.7 in); the driest was in 2013 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Yonkers in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 0.1 in.
Is October a good time to visit Yonkers?
October ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Yonkers (63 out of 100). It has about 14 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: New York Laguardia Airport (USW00014732), 11 mi S of the city center, 11 ft (74 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: New York Cntrl Pk Twr (USW00094728), 11 mi SSW of the city center, 130 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Teterboro Airport (USW00094741), 10 mi WSW of the city center, 9 ft (76 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: La Guardia Airport (725030-14732), 11 mi S of the city center, 10 ft (75 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.