Temperature in New York State in October

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in New York State, the United States of America this October.

New York State, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in October ranging from 13°C (55°F) in Old Forge to 19°C (66°F) in Staten Island. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Staten Island and 2°C (36°F) in Old Forge.

What is the temperature of the different cities in New York State, the United States of America in October?

Explore the map below to discover average October temperatures at the top destinations in New York State. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in New York State in October

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in October: blue is cold, red is hot.

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New York State temperatures in October: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in New York State, the United States of America in October?

Daytime temperatures in New York City typically peak at 19°C (66°F) in October, putting it in the pleasant range.

How cold does it get at night in New York State, the United States of America in October?

Nighttime temperatures in New York City typically drop to around 12°C (54°F) in October.

What is the warmest city in October in New York State, the United States of America?

Based on our systematic data collection, Staten Island has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 19°C (66°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 10°C (50°F).

What is the coldest city in October in New York State, the United States of America?

The coldest city in October in New York State, the United States of America is Old Forge when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 13°C (55°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 2°C (36°F).

How much sun does New York State, the United States of America get in October?

Across New York State, the United States of America, sunshine in October ranges from moderately sunny in Syracuse (146 hours) to sunny in New York City (213 hours).

What is the water temperature in October?

The water temperature averages approximately 16°C (61°F) in New York City this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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