October weather forecast
Fairmont, NC

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Fairmont, North Carolina, is an agreeable autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 72.9°F (22.7°C) and min 55.4°F (13°C).

Temperature

Fairmont's October weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a warm 82.8°F (28.2°C) in September to a pleasant 72.9°F (22.7°C). In Fairmont, October nights witness a steady temperature drop to a moderate 55.4°F (13°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Fairmont is 75%.

Rainfall

In Fairmont, North Carolina, during October, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Fairmont, there are 165.2 rainfall days, and 34.57" (878mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Fairmont is 11h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:00 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:23 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Fairmont, the average sunshine in October is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Fairmont?

Fairmont in October has an average high-temperature of 72.9°F (22.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Fairmont?

In Fairmont, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in October is 75%.

How much does it rain in Fairmont in October?

In Fairmont, during October, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Fairmont?

In Fairmont, snow does not fall in April through November.

What is the average length of the day in October in Fairmont?

In Fairmont, the average day length in October is 11h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Fairmont?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fairmont, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:23 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairmont have in October?

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

How high is the UV index in October in Fairmont?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Fairmont, North Carolina, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Fairmont, NC

Average temperature in October - Fairmont, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 72.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.4°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 (36°F).

Average pressure in October
Fairmont, NC

Average pressure in October - Fairmont, NC
  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg

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

Average wind speed in October
Fairmont, NC

Average wind speed in October - Fairmont, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Fairmont, NC

Average humidity in October - Fairmont, NC
  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Fairmont, NC

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

Average rainfall days in October
Fairmont, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Fairmont, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Fairmont, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Fairmont, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Fairmont, 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 month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Fairmont, NC

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Fairmont, NC

Average UV index in October - Fairmont, 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
Fairmont, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Fairmont, NC

Average visibility in October - Fairmont, 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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