October is when the East End turns its attention to heat. The state’s heating season for multiple dwellings begins October 1, and heating is on everyone’s mind. The sun sets at 6:10 p.m. on the 15th, and the average low at Bridgehampton falls to 45°. The heating guide explains oil, propane and gas.
| Measure | Normal |
|---|---|
| Average high and low, Bridgehampton | 63° / 45° |
| Average high and low, Montauk | 63° / 51° |
| Precipitation, Bridgehampton | 4.7 in |
| Snow, Bridgehampton | none |
| Sunrise and sunset on the 15th | 6:59 a.m. / 6:10 p.m. |
| Daylight on the 15th | 11 h 11 min |
October 1
- Heating season. The Attorney General’s tenant guide says heat must be supplied from October 1 through May 31 to tenants in multiple dwellings. A house follows its lease.
- Archery season on county land. Suffolk County says archery season at its park locations begins October 1, and runs until January 31, with some properties opening November 1.
Weather and light
October averages a high of 63° and a low of 45° at Bridgehampton, with 4.7 inches of precipitation, one of the wetter months. Daylight on the 15th is 11 h 11 min. Sunrise is 6:59 a.m. and sunset 6:10 p.m.
If you live here
Daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in November, which moves sunset about an hour earlier on the clock. Before that happens, check that your electric service is in your name and that a storm kit exists. The first winter checklist lists the rest.
Sources
- NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, monthly (Bridgehampton, Montauk Airport, Westhampton Gabreski Airport)
- NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory, solar calculation equations (applied to Bridgehampton)
- Suffolk County Parks, Archery
- New York Attorney General, Residential Tenants' Rights Guide
Checked October 2026. Rules, fees and hours change; confirm with the office or operator before you act.