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Weather · October

Newark weather in October

Average highs of 66°F, lows of 49°F and 3.8 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

October is Newark’s 6th warmest month, with average highs of 66°F and lows of 49°F. That is 12° cooler than September, and 2° above the yearly average high.

Average high
66°F
Average low
49°F
Precipitation
3.8 in
Wet days
9
Sunrise · sunset
7:07 AM · 6:17 PM

October across the year

  1. 40°26°Jan
  2. 43°27°Feb
  3. 51°34°Mar
  4. 63°44°Apr
  5. 73°54°May
  6. 82°64°Jun
  7. 87°69°Jul
  8. 85°68°Aug
  9. 78°61°Sep
  10. 66°49°Oct
  11. 55°39°Nov
  12. 45°31°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in October

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 9 days this month.

October is good for

What’s on in Newark in October

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October compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
September78°F61°F3.8 in
October66°F49°F3.8 in
November55°F39°F3.3 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Newark in October?

Average highs are 66°F and average lows 49°F, for a daily mean of 58°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Newark in October?

October averages 3.8 in of precipitation over about 9 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 9th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Newark in October?

Around mid-October the sun rises about 7:07 AM and sets about 6:17 PM, for roughly 11.2 hours of daylight.

Is October a good time to visit Newark?

Yes. October is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Newark Intl Ap station (3.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for October 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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