Shippensburg weather in October (Pennsylvania, United States of America)

Is Shippensburg a good destination in October, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In October, Shippensburg typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 18°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Shippensburg in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 199 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shippensburg climate page with graphs.

 

Shippensburg, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 58% *  

* Data from: Harrisburg, the United States of America (58 KM, 36 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in October

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Shippensburg, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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