October weather forecast
Drexel, NC

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Drexel, North Carolina, is another pleasant autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 68°F (20°C) and an average low of 48.2°F (9°C).

Temperature

October's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from September's moderately hot 79.5°F (26.4°C) to a pleasant 68°F (20°C). October nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a chilly 48.2°F (9°C).

Humidity

In Drexel, the average relative humidity in October is 74%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout October, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 168.6 rainfall days, and 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Drexel, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Drexel, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Drexel, the average sunshine in October is 6.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in October leads to these guidelines:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

The high-temperature during October is 68°F (20°C) and the low-temperature is 48.2°F (9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Drexel, the average relative humidity in October is 74%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Drexel, in October, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall in Drexel.

Does it snow in October?

In Drexel, 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 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Drexel have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Drexel is 6.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Drexel, NC

Average temperature in October - Drexel, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 68°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 48.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Drexel, NC

Average pressure in October - Drexel, 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
Drexel, NC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

Average humidity in October
Drexel, NC

Average humidity in October - Drexel, NC
  • Average humidity in October: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Drexel, NC

Average rainfall in October - Drexel, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in October
Drexel, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Drexel, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Drexel, NC

Average snowfall in October - Drexel, NC
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Drexel, NC

Average snowfall days in October - Drexel, NC
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Drexel, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Drexel, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Drexel, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Drexel, NC

Average UV index in October - Drexel, 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
Drexel, NC

Average cloud cover in October - Drexel, NC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Drexel, NC

Average visibility in October - Drexel, NC
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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