October weather forecast
Ben-Har Heights, MD

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Ben-Har Heights, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 47.7°F (8.7°C) and 63.5°F (17.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of October is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a moderately hot 75°F (23.9°C) in September to a comfortable 63.5°F (17.5°C). An average low-temperature of 47.7°F (8.7°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during October.

Humidity

In Ben-Har Heights, the average relative humidity in October is 79%.

Rainfall

In Ben-Har Heights, during October, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.9 rainfall days, and 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.9 snowfall days, and 13.31" (338mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 9min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

The high-temperature, in October, in Ben-Har Heights, records 63.5°F (17.5°C), while the low-temperature is 47.7°F (8.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout October, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ben-Har Heights have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 9min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In Ben-Har Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average temperature in October - Ben-Har Heights, MD
  • Average high temperature in October: 63.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average pressure in October - Ben-Har Heights, MD
  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average wind speed in October - Ben-Har Heights, MD
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in October
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average humidity in October - Ben-Har Heights, MD
  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April, July and November (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average rainfall in October - Ben-Har Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.13").

Average rainfall days in October
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in October - Ben-Har Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average snowfall in October - Ben-Har Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in October - Ben-Har Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Ben-Har Heights, MD
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in October - Ben-Har Heights, MD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average UV index in October - Ben-Har Heights, MD
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in October - Ben-Har Heights, MD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Ben-Har Heights, MD

Average visibility in October - Ben-Har Heights, MD
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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