October weather forecast
Cheltenham, MD

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Cheltenham, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and an average high of 66.2°F (19°C).

Temperature

The onset of October is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a warm 78.3°F (25.7°C) in September to a comfortable 66.2°F (19°C). An average nighttime temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C) is noted during the month of October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Cheltenham, in October, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cheltenham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.8 days and collects up to 32.87" (835mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Cheltenham, the average sunshine in October is 5.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Cheltenham, records 66.2°F (19°C), while the low-temperature is 52.2°F (11.2°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 appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Cheltenham, in October, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in October?

In Cheltenham, 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 is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Cheltenham, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Cheltenham, MD

Average temperature in October - Cheltenham, MD
  • Average high temperature in October: 66.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 52.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Cheltenham, MD

Average pressure in October - Cheltenham, 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
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Average wind speed in October - Cheltenham, MD
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Cheltenham, MD

Average humidity in October - Cheltenham, MD
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

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

Average rainfall in October
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Average rainfall in October - Cheltenham, MD
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in October
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Average rainfall days in October - Cheltenham, MD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
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Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Cheltenham, MD
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Cheltenham, MD

Average sunshine days in October - Cheltenham, MD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Cheltenham, MD

Average UV index in October - Cheltenham, 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
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Average cloud cover in October - Cheltenham, MD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 37

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
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Average visibility in October - Cheltenham, 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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