Lancaster Weather in October

What's the weather like in Lancaster (Pennsylvania) in October 2024?

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Lancaster and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

Lancaster weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19°C 66.2°F
Nightly temperature 5.8°C 42.4°F
Average temperature 12.4°C 54.3°F
Daily sunshine 7 hrs
Avg rainfall 75 mm 3 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 16.1°C 60.9°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average October is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Lancaster

Lancaster average temperature in October

October rainfall

Lancaster average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Lancaster 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 Lancaster in October 2024.

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Lancaster weather stats

Lancaster weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.6°C 85.3°F
Driest month: February 72mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: July 10.2hrs
Coldest month: January 2.8°C 37°F
Wettest month: May 101mm 4ins
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