October weather forecast
Mount Airy, MD

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Weather in October

The autumn season stretches into October in Mount Airy, Maryland, infusing the city with a romantic charm. Citizens wake up to cooler mornings with an average low temperature of 48°F (8.9°C), setting the stage for a typical autumn day. The trees shed their leaves, clothing the ground in a cozy quilt of foliage. Autumn festivals commence, taking advantage of the pleasant weather and scenic beauty. As the month concludes, locals make preparations for the approaching winter season.

Temperature

October weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to an enjoyable 64.4°F (18°C). In Mount Airy, an average low-temperature of 48°F (8.9°C) is recorded during October nights.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Mount Airy, in October, during 12.4 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mount Airy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.9 days and collects up to 33.23" (844mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Mount Airy, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.7 days and aggregates up to 14.88" (378mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Mount Airy, the average sunshine in October is 5.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in October interprets into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

In October, in Mount Airy, the average high-temperature is 64.4°F (18°C), and the average low-temperature is 48°F (8.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 79%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Mount Airy, in October, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 9min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Mount Airy is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average temperature in October - Mount Airy, MD
  • Average high temperature in October: 64.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 48°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average pressure in October - Mount Airy, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average wind speed in October - Mount Airy, MD
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average humidity in October - Mount Airy, MD
  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average rainfall in October - Mount Airy, MD
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.13").

Average rainfall days in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average rainfall days in October - Mount Airy, MD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average snowfall in October - Mount Airy, MD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average snowfall days in October - Mount Airy, MD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Mount Airy, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average sunshine days in October - Mount Airy, MD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average UV index in October - Mount Airy, MD
  • Average UV index in October: 3

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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average cloud cover in October - Mount Airy, MD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average visibility in October - Mount Airy, MD
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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