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 sea temperature 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
In the transition to October, Columbia observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a warm 80.4°F (26.9°C) in September to an agreeable 71.1°F (21.7°C). In October, Columbia encounters an average low-temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C) during the night.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In Columbia, in October, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 98.1 rainfall days, and 8.15" (207mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Columbia, snow does not fall in March through December.Ocean temperature
In October, the average ocean temperature is 73.4°F (23°C).Note: When thinking about a swim in 73.4°F (23°C) waters, consider your cold tolerance, the day's sunshine, wind, and air temperature. It is a fun fact that Olympic swimmers dive into waters of 77°F (25°C) to 82.4°F (28°C).
Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 16min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 6:10 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 6h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 4 in October translates into these instructions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Attention! UV radiation is ramped up when reflecting off sand and water surfaces.
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Average temperature in October
Columbia, NC
- Average high temperature in October: 71.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.6°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 57.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.1°F).
Average pressure in October
Columbia, NC
- Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Columbia, NC
- Average wind speed in October: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Columbia, NC
- Average humidity in October: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April and November (76%).
Average rainfall in October
Columbia, NC
- Average rainfall in October: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.18").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March and November (0.47").
Average rainfall days in October
Columbia, NC
- Average rainfall days in October: 5.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in October
Columbia, NC
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Columbia, NC
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in October
Columbia, NC
- Average sea temperature in October: 73.4°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (81.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (55.2°F).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Columbia, 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 48min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in October
Columbia, NC
- Average sunshine days in October: 24.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Columbia, NC
- Average UV index in October: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Columbia, NC
- Average cloud cover in October: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in October
Columbia, 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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