Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Riverhead, New York, United States in October
Weather score39Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 87mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
87mm
Sun
6.7h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
39
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 87mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Riverhead, New York, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October18°C average high
October is close to Riverhead's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October87mm average rain
October sits near Riverhead's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, April to July, and September to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October6.7 hours average sun
October sits close to Riverhead's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October18°C average sea
October sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 22°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October39 weather score
October scores below Riverhead's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
