Pennsylvania weather in October
Planning a getaway to Pennsylvania this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Pennsylvania in October?
Pennsylvania is a region in the United States of America. October in Pennsylvania generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
During the day the temperature is moderate in Bradford at 15°C and pleasant in Philadelphia at 20°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Philadelphia and 3°C in Bradford.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pittsburgh with an average of 76 mm to high rainfall in Mount Pocono with 159 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 200 hours of sunshine in Philadelphia. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at October's conditions in Pennsylvania, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Pennsylvania's yearly weather, check out our Pennsylvania climate page.
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Average weather in Philadelphia
In October Philadelphia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Pittsburgh
In October Pittsburgh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Gettysburg
In October Gettysburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in York
In October York generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Washington
In October Washington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Pennsylvania, in the United States of America.
Is October the best time to visit Pennsylvania?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Philadelphia, October might be a good time to visit Pennsylvania. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May offering mostly perfect weather in Philadelphia. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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