October weather forecast
Forest City, NC

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Forest City, North Carolina, is an agreeable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 70.5°F (21.4°C) and 50.4°F (10.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of October entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a moderately hot 82°F (27.8°C) in September to an agreeable 70.5°F (21.4°C). Throughout the month of October, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 50.4°F (10.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 72%.

Rainfall

In Forest City, in October, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Forest City, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138 days and collects up to 17.91" (455mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:33 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Forest City is 6.7h.

UV index

In Forest City, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In October, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during October are 70.5°F (21.4°C) and 50.4°F (10.2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 72%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Forest City, in October, during 8.1 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in Forest City in October?

In Forest City, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does Forest City have in October?

In Forest City, the average day length in October is 11h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of the month, in Forest City, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:33 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Forest City, NC

Average temperature in October - Forest City, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 70.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 50.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Forest City, NC

Average pressure in October - Forest City, 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
Forest City, NC

Average wind speed in October - Forest City, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Forest City, NC

Average humidity in October - Forest City, NC
  • Average humidity in October: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in October
Forest City, NC

Average rainfall in October - Forest City, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.98").

Average rainfall days in October
Forest City, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Forest City, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Forest City, NC

Average snowfall in October - Forest City, NC
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Forest City, NC

Average snowfall days in October - Forest City, NC
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Forest City, NC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Forest City, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Forest City, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Forest City, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Forest City, NC

Average UV index in October - Forest City, NC
  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Forest City, NC

Average cloud cover in October - Forest City, NC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in October
Forest City, NC

Average visibility in October - Forest City, 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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