October weather forecast
Lanham, MD

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another enjoyable autumn month in Lanham, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 66.2°F (19°C) and 51.8°F (11°C).

Temperature

Lanham observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of October, falling from September's moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C) to a refreshing 66.2°F (19°C). Lanham observes an average nighttime temperature of 51.8°F (11°C) during October.

Humidity

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Lanham, Maryland, during October, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. In Lanham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.9 days and collects up to 31.14" (791mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Lanham, snow does not fall in May through November.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Lanham, the average sunshine in October is 5.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Lanham, is 66.2°F (19°C) and the average low-temperature is 51.8°F (11°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 76%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Lanham, during October, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through November are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Lanham have in October?

In Lanham, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.6h.

How high is the UV index in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Lanham, MD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 51.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Lanham, MD

Average pressure in October - Lanham, 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
Lanham, MD

Average wind speed in October - Lanham, MD
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Lanham, MD

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Lanham, MD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in October
Lanham, MD

Average rainfall days in October - Lanham, MD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in October
Lanham, MD

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Lanham, MD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.1 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
Lanham, MD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Lanham, 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 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Lanham, MD

Average sunshine days in October - Lanham, MD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Lanham, MD

Average UV index in October - Lanham, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Lanham, MD

Average cloud cover in October - Lanham, MD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Lanham, MD

Average visibility in October - Lanham, 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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