October weather forecast
Towson, MD

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another enjoyable autumn month in Towson, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 64.8°F (18.2°C) and 50.2°F (10.1°C).

Temperature

October's onset brings a slight change in high-temperatures, falling from a moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C) in September to a comfortable 64.8°F (18.2°C). Towson experiences a steady low-temperature of 50.2°F (10.1°C) throughout October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 77%.

Rainfall

In Towson, Maryland, in October, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 101.9 rainfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 9min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Towson, Maryland, is 5.6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in October translates into these instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 64.8°F (18.2°C) and 50.2°F (10.1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

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

How much does it rain in October?

In Towson, Maryland, in October, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Towson?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in October?

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

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Towson?

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

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Towson, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value 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
Towson, MD

Average temperature in October - Towson, MD
  • Average high temperature in October: 64.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 50.2°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 (25.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Towson, MD

Average pressure in October - Towson, 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
Towson, MD

Average wind speed in October - Towson, MD
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Towson, MD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Towson, MD

Average rainfall in October - Towson, MD
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in October
Towson, MD

Average rainfall days in October - Towson, MD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Towson, MD

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Towson, MD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
Towson, MD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Towson, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Towson, MD

Average sunshine days in October - Towson, MD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Towson, MD

Average UV index in October - Towson, 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
Towson, MD

Average cloud cover in October - Towson, 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 30).

Average visibility in October
Towson, MD

Average visibility in October - Towson, 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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