October weather forecast
Preston, MD

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Preston, Maryland, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.6°F (12°C) and 66.9°F (19.4°C).

Temperature

In October, the average high-temperature decreases from a warm 77.4°F (25.2°C) in September to a comfortable 66.9°F (19.4°C). In Preston, the October nights cool down to an average low of 53.6°F (12°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 77%.

Rainfall

In Preston, in October, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.7 rainfall days, and 16.34" (415mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Preston, snow does not fall in April, June through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

In Preston, 66.9°F (19.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 53.6°F (12°C) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Preston, the average relative humidity in October is 77%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout October, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Preston?

April, June through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in October?

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

How many hours of daylight does Preston have in October?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Preston have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.7h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In Preston, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Preston, MD

Average temperature in October - Preston, MD
  • Average high temperature in October: 66.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Preston, MD

Average pressure in October - Preston, 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
Preston, MD

Average wind speed in October - Preston, MD
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in October
Preston, MD

Average humidity in October - Preston, MD
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Preston, MD

Average rainfall in October - Preston, MD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.61"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (0.94").

Average rainfall days in October
Preston, MD

Average rainfall days in October - Preston, MD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Preston, MD

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Preston, MD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Preston, MD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Preston, 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: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Preston, MD

Average sunshine days in October - Preston, MD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Preston, MD

Average UV index in October - Preston, 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
Preston, MD

Average cloud cover in October - Preston, 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 28).

Average visibility in October
Preston, MD

Average visibility in October - Preston, 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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