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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

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 high64°F
Typical high range55°F to 73°F
Average low50°F
Typical low range42°F to 58°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 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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