October weather forecast
Black Mountain, NC

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Black Mountain, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 46.6°F (8.1°C) and 66.6°F (19.2°C).

Temperature

Start of October brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from September's moderately hot 77.4°F (25.2°C) to a comfortable 66.6°F (19.2°C). Throughout the month of October, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Humidity

In Black Mountain, the average relative humidity in October is 76%.

Rainfall

In Black Mountain, during October, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.4 rainfall days, and 27.8" (706mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Black Mountain, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in October leads to these recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Black Mountain in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Black Mountain, is 66.6°F (19.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 46.6°F (8.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Black Mountain, during October, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in October?

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

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Black Mountain, the average day length in October is 11h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:34 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Black Mountain have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

How high is the UV index in October in Black Mountain?

In Black Mountain, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Black Mountain, NC

Average temperature in October - Black Mountain, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 66.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Black Mountain, NC

Average pressure in October - Black Mountain, 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
Black Mountain, NC

Average wind speed in October - Black Mountain, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 4.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Black Mountain, NC

Average humidity in October - Black Mountain, NC
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Black Mountain, NC

Average rainfall in October - Black Mountain, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.09"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in October
Black Mountain, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Black Mountain, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Black Mountain, NC

Average snowfall in October - Black Mountain, NC
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Black Mountain, NC

Average snowfall days in October - Black Mountain, NC
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 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
Black Mountain, NC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Black Mountain, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Black Mountain, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Black Mountain, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Black Mountain, NC

Average UV index in October - Black Mountain, NC
  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Black Mountain, NC

Average cloud cover in October - Black Mountain, NC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Black Mountain, NC

Average visibility in October - Black Mountain, NC
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

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

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