October weather forecast
Elizabethtown, NC

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Weather in October

October, like September, is an agreeable autumn month in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.4°F (13°C) and 72.7°F (22.6°C).

Temperature

Elizabethtown's October weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a moderately hot 82.8°F (28.2°C) in September to a pleasant 72.7°F (22.6°C). In Elizabethtown, an average nighttime temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) is expected during October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout October, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Elizabethtown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.9 days and collects up to 37.24" (946mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:58 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.2h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

The high-temperature, in October, in Elizabethtown, is 72.7°F (22.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 55.4°F (13°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 77%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Elizabethtown, in October, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Elizabethtown, snow does not fall in April through October.

Does it snow in Elizabethtown in October?

In Elizabethtown, North Carolina, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Elizabethtown, the average day length in October is 11h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Elizabethtown have in October?

In Elizabethtown, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In Elizabethtown, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Elizabethtown, NC

Average temperature in October - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 72.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 55.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Elizabethtown, NC

Average pressure in October - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Elizabethtown, NC

Average wind speed in October - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Elizabethtown, NC

Average humidity in October - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Elizabethtown, NC

Average rainfall in October - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").

Average rainfall days in October
Elizabethtown, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Elizabethtown, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Elizabethtown, NC

Average snowfall days in October - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.9 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
Elizabethtown, NC

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Elizabethtown, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Elizabethtown, NC

Average UV index in October - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Elizabethtown, NC

Average cloud cover in October - Elizabethtown, NC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Elizabethtown, NC

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

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

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