The weather in October in Watkins Glen

It's cool to moderate in October in Watkins Glen with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 13°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? October isn’t a good month to be in Watkins Glen. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Watkins Glen, New York. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 31°C in 2019, Watkins Glen reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 3°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -4°C to a highest value of 20°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In October, there is an average of 169 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,3 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in October for Watkins Glen

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Watkins Glen. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  Watkins Glen New York
Average temperature 17°C 21°C
Max. temperature 24°C 26°C
Min. temperature 3°C -5°C
Total precipitation 169 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 16 days 13 days
Total snowfall 0,3 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Watkins Glen with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 11°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 17°C, with nights around 8°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Watkins Glen is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October in Watkins Glen, New York. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Watkins Glen

Temperature in October in Watkins Glen over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Watkins Glen, New York. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in October in Watkins Glen

Total precipitation in October in Watkins Glen over the years

Daily Snowfall in October in Watkins Glen

Snowfall in October in Watkins Glen per year

Daily UV index in October in Watkins Glen

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Watkins Glen, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Watkins Glen by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Watkins Glen. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.