October weather forecast
Benson, MD

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Benson, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 49.8°F (9.9°C) and an average high of 64.8°F (18.2°C).

Temperature

October suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a warm 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to a refreshing 64.8°F (18.2°C). During October, Benson observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 49.8°F (9.9°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Benson, in October, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Benson, Maryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 32.64" (829mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Benson, snow does not fall in June through October.

Daylight

In Benson, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 9min.
On the first day of October in Benson, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Benson is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in October transforms into the following instructions:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

Benson in October has an average high-temperature of 64.8°F (18.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 49.8°F (9.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 78%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Benson, during October, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through October are months without snowfall in Benson, Maryland.

Does it snow in October?

In Benson, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does Benson have in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 9min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Benson, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Benson have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In Benson, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Benson, MD

Average temperature in October - Benson, MD
  • Average high temperature in October: 64.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 49.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Benson, MD

Average pressure in October - Benson, MD
  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Benson, MD

Average wind speed in October - Benson, MD
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Benson, MD

Average humidity in October - Benson, MD
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Benson, MD

Average rainfall in October - Benson, MD
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.09").

Average rainfall days in October
Benson, MD

Average rainfall days in October - Benson, MD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Benson, MD

Average snowfall in October - Benson, MD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Benson, MD

Average snowfall days in October - Benson, MD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Benson, MD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Benson, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Benson, MD

Average sunshine days in October - Benson, MD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Benson, MD

Average UV index in October - Benson, 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
Benson, MD

Average cloud cover in October - Benson, MD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Benson, MD

Average visibility in October - Benson, MD
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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