October weather forecast
North Potomac, MD

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in North Potomac, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 49.8°F (9.9°C) and an average high of 65.8°F (18.8°C).

Temperature

October ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from September's moderately hot 78.3°F (25.7°C) to a refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C). During October, North Potomac experiences an average low-temperature of 49.8°F (9.9°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In North Potomac, in October, during 12.1 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.5 rainfall days, and 30.71" (780mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in North Potomac is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

In North Potomac, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 during October translates into the following guidance:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in North Potomac?

North Potomac in October has an average high-temperature of 65.8°F (18.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 49.8°F (9.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What are the most humid months in North Potomac?

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

What is the average humidity in October?

In North Potomac, Maryland, the average relative humidity in October is 76%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, in North Potomac, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout October, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in October?

In North Potomac, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

What is the average length of the day in October in North Potomac?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does North Potomac have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In North Potomac, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
North Potomac, MD

Average temperature in October - North Potomac, MD
  • Average high temperature in October: 65.8°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 (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 49.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in October
North Potomac, MD

Average pressure in October - North Potomac, 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
North Potomac, MD

Average wind speed in October - North Potomac, MD
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in October
North Potomac, MD

Average humidity in October - North Potomac, MD
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in October
North Potomac, MD

Average rainfall in October - North Potomac, MD
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.93").

Average rainfall days in October
North Potomac, MD

Average rainfall days in October - North Potomac, MD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
North Potomac, MD

Average snowfall in October - North Potomac, MD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
North Potomac, MD

Average snowfall days in October - North Potomac, MD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 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
North Potomac, MD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - North Potomac, 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
North Potomac, MD

Average sunshine days in October - North Potomac, MD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in October
North Potomac, MD

Average UV index in October - North Potomac, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
North Potomac, MD

Average cloud cover in October - North Potomac, MD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
North Potomac, MD

Average visibility in October - North Potomac, MD
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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