October weather forecast
Capitol Hills, MD

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Capitol Hills, Maryland, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 65.3°F (18.5°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

During the transition into October, Capitol Hills observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a warm 77.2°F (25.1°C) in September to a refreshing 65.3°F (18.5°C). Capitol Hills's average low-temperature is measured at a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) during October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Capitol Hills is 76%.

Rainfall

In Capitol Hills, in October, during 12 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.2 rainfall days, and 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Capitol Hills, Maryland, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during October translates into the following directions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

The high-temperature, in October, in Capitol Hills, is 65.3°F (18.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 52.3°F (11.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Capitol Hills, during October, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Capitol Hills, snow does not fall in April through October.

Does it snow in October?

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

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

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

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.7h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. 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
Capitol Hills, MD

Average temperature in October - Capitol Hills, MD
  • Average high temperature in October: 65.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 52.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Capitol Hills, MD

Average pressure in October - Capitol Hills, 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
Capitol Hills, MD

Average wind speed in October - Capitol Hills, MD
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Capitol Hills, MD

Average humidity in October - Capitol Hills, MD
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and July (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Capitol Hills, MD

Average rainfall in October - Capitol Hills, MD
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

Average rainfall days in October
Capitol Hills, MD

Average rainfall days in October - Capitol Hills, MD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Capitol Hills, MD

Average snowfall in October - Capitol Hills, MD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Capitol Hills, MD

Average snowfall days in October - Capitol Hills, MD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Capitol Hills, MD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Capitol Hills, 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
Capitol Hills, MD

Average sunshine days in October - Capitol Hills, MD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Capitol Hills, MD

Average UV index in October - Capitol Hills, 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
Capitol Hills, MD

Average cloud cover in October - Capitol Hills, MD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Capitol Hills, MD

Average visibility in October - Capitol Hills, 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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