Pontefract Weather in October

What's the weather like in Pontefract (England) in October 2024?

The climate in Pontefract during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

October is in the fall / autumn in Pontefract and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

Pontefract weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.9°C 56.9°F
Nightly temperature 6.8°C 44.2°F
Average temperature 10.3°C 50.5°F
Daily sunshine 3.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 52 mm 2 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 12.6°C 54.6°F
Humidity 87%
Windspeed 14.4kph 9 mph

On average October is the 4th driest month of the year in Pontefract with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Pontefract

Pontefract average temperature in October

October rainfall

Pontefract average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Pontefract average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Pontefract in October 2024.

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Pontefract weather stats

Pontefract weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.9°C 67.8°F
Driest month: February 41mm 1.6ins
Sunniest month: May 6.1hrs
Coldest month: January 6°C 42.8°F
Wettest month: August 63mm 2.5ins
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