Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
Banner Elk's transition into October involves a shift in temperature, receding from a warm 74.3°F (23.5°C) in September to a comfortable 62.6°F (17°C). In the month of October, Banner Elk's average low-temperature falls to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C).Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity in Banner Elk is 78%.Rainfall
In Banner Elk, in October, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Banner Elk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178 days and collects up to 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Banner Elk are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 1.85" (47mm) of snow. In Banner Elk, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.4 days and aggregates up to 22.01" (559mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 16min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 6.4h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In October, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Banner Elk in October?
What is the average humidity in October in Banner Elk?
How many days does it rain in October in Banner Elk?
When does it start to snow in Banner Elk?
What is the average length of the day in October in Banner Elk?
When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Banner Elk?
How many hours of sunshine does Banner Elk have in October?
What is the UV index reading in October in Banner Elk?
Average temperature in October
Banner Elk, NC
- Average high temperature in October: 62.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 43.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in October
Banner Elk, NC
- Average pressure in October: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Banner Elk, NC
- Average wind speed in October: 5.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).
Average humidity in October
Banner Elk, NC
- Average humidity in October: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and November (77%).
Average rainfall in October
Banner Elk, NC
- Average rainfall in October: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").
Average rainfall days in October
Banner Elk, NC
- Average rainfall days in October: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).
Average snowfall in October
Banner Elk, NC
- Average snowfall in October: 1.85"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Banner Elk, NC
- Average snowfall days in October: 1.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Banner Elk, NC
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in October
Banner Elk, NC
- Average sunshine days in October: 15.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).
Average UV index in October
Banner Elk, NC
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Banner Elk, NC
- Average cloud cover in October: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in October
Banner Elk, NC
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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