October weather forecast
Bessemer City, NC

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Weather in October

October, like September, is an agreeable autumn month in Bessemer City, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 51.6°F (10.9°C) and 71.2°F (21.8°C).

Temperature

October's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a warm 82.6°F (28.1°C) in September to a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C). Bessemer City records a mean low-temperature of 51.6°F (10.9°C) in October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

October is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of October in Bessemer City, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.5h.

UV index

In Bessemer City, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during October are 71.2°F (21.8°C) and 51.6°F (10.9°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 72%.

What is the driest month?

October is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout October, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Bessemer City, snow does not fall in April through October.

Does it snow in October?

In Bessemer City, 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 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:08 pm. On the last day of the month, in Bessemer City, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bessemer City have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Bessemer City, NC

Average temperature in October - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 51.6°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 (32.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Bessemer City, NC

Average pressure in October - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average pressure in October: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Bessemer City, NC

Average wind speed in October - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in October
Bessemer City, NC

Average humidity in October - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average humidity in October: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in October
Bessemer City, NC

Average rainfall in October - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").

Average rainfall days in October
Bessemer City, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Bessemer City, NC

Average snowfall in October - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Bessemer City, NC

Average snowfall days in October - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Bessemer City, NC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Bessemer City, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Bessemer City, NC

Average UV index in October - Bessemer City, NC
  • 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Bessemer City, NC

Average cloud cover in October - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Bessemer City, NC

Average visibility in October - Bessemer City, NC
  • 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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