October weather forecast
Canton, NC

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Canton, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 64.2°F (17.9°C) and 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

As September transitions into October, Canton sees a drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C) to a comfortable 64.2°F (17.9°C). Canton observes an average low-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C) during October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Canton is 78%.

Rainfall

In Canton, in October, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Canton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 185.9 days and collects up to 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22 snowfall days, and 12.01" (305mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Canton, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 7:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 6:36 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Canton, the average sunshine in October is 6.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in October leads to these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

In October, in Canton, the average high-temperature is 64.2°F (17.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 44.4°F (6.9°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Canton, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Canton, in October, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Canton have in October?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 7:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 6:36 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Canton have in October?

In Canton, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Canton, NC

Average temperature in October - Canton, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 64.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Canton, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Canton, NC

Average wind speed in October - Canton, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Canton, NC

Average humidity in October - Canton, NC
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Canton, NC

Average rainfall in October - Canton, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").

Average rainfall days in October
Canton, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Canton, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Canton, NC

Average snowfall in October - Canton, NC
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Canton, NC

Average snowfall days in October - Canton, NC
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Canton, NC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Canton, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Canton, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Canton, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Canton, NC

Average UV index in October - Canton, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Canton, NC

Average cloud cover in October - Canton, NC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in October
Canton, NC

Average visibility in October - Canton, NC
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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