Weather in New York City, New York, United States in October
In an average October, New York City sees a daily high around 64°F and a low around 50°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 64°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 55°F to 73°F |
| Average low | 50°F |
| Typical low range | 42°F to 58°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
92°F
2019-10-02
Lowest
42°F
2002-10-30
Low
Highest
71°F
2017-10-09
Lowest
30°F
1988-10-31
Feels-like
Highest
93°F
2019-10-02
Lowest
24°F
1988-10-31
Humidity
Highest
19.3 g/m³
2018-10-11
Lowest
3.4 g/m³
2000-10-29
Wind
Highest
38 mph
2012-10-29
Lowest
4 mph
1994-10-20
Gust
Highest
76 mph
2012-10-29
Lowest
8 mph
1984-10-18
Precip
Wettest
12.50 in
2005
Driest
0.45 in
2024
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