October weather forecast
Brightwood, MD

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Brightwood, Maryland, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 65.5°F (18.6°C).

Temperature

October ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from September's warm 77.4°F (25.2°C) to an enjoyable 65.5°F (18.6°C). In October, the average low-temperature is a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 75%.

Rainfall

In Brightwood, during October, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. In Brightwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Brightwood, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Brightwood, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 in October translates into these instructions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

October temperatures in Brightwood vary between a high-temperature of 65.5°F (18.6°C) and a low-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Brightwood, the average relative humidity in October is 75%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Brightwood, in October, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Brightwood, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in October?

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

How many hours of daylight does Brightwood have in October?

In Brightwood, the average day length in October is 11h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Brightwood, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Brightwood, MD

Average temperature in October - Brightwood, MD
  • Average high temperature in October: 65.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 52.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Brightwood, MD

Average pressure in October - Brightwood, MD
  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"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
Brightwood, MD

Average wind speed in October - Brightwood, MD
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in October
Brightwood, MD

Average humidity in October - Brightwood, MD
  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Brightwood, MD

Average rainfall in October - Brightwood, MD
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in October
Brightwood, MD

Average rainfall days in October - Brightwood, MD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Brightwood, MD

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Brightwood, MD

Average snowfall days in October - Brightwood, MD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Brightwood, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Brightwood, MD

Average sunshine days in October - Brightwood, MD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Brightwood, MD

Average UV index in October - Brightwood, MD
  • Average UV index in October: 4

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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Brightwood, MD

Average cloud cover in October - Brightwood, MD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Brightwood, MD

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

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

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