October weather forecast
Dorsey Heights, MD

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Dorsey Heights, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 66.2°F (19°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

Stepping into October, Dorsey Heights observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from September's warm 77°F (25°C) to a comfortable 66.2°F (19°C). In October, Dorsey Heights experiences an average nighttime temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 75%.

Rainfall

In Dorsey Heights, in October, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.4 rainfall days, and 10.47" (266mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Dorsey Heights.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of October, in Dorsey Heights, 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 Dorsey Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in October leads to these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Dorsey Heights in October?

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 66.2°F (19°C) and a low-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

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

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout October, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Dorsey Heights?

April through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in October?

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

How many hours of daylight does Dorsey Heights have in October?

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

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 6:48 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?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Dorsey Heights, MD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 54.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Dorsey Heights, MD

Average pressure in October - Dorsey Heights, 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
Dorsey Heights, MD

Average wind speed in October - Dorsey Heights, MD
  • Average wind speed in October: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in October
Dorsey Heights, MD

Average humidity in October - Dorsey Heights, 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
Dorsey Heights, MD

Average rainfall in October - Dorsey Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in October
Dorsey Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in October - Dorsey Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Dorsey Heights, MD

Average snowfall in October - Dorsey Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Dorsey Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in October - Dorsey Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Dorsey Heights, MD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Dorsey 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Dorsey Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in October - Dorsey Heights, MD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Dorsey Heights, MD

Average UV index in October - Dorsey Heights, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Dorsey Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in October - Dorsey Heights, 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
Dorsey Heights, MD

Average visibility in October - Dorsey Heights, 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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