October weather forecast
Grayson, NC

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another enjoyable autumn month in Grayson, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 63.3°F (17.4°C).

Temperature

October weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C) in September to a comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C). Throughout October nights, Grayson registers an average low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Grayson is 78%.

Rainfall

In Grayson, during October, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176.9 rainfall days, and 31.61" (803mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Grayson, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.9 days and aggregates up to 20.67" (525mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.3h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

In October, in Grayson, the average high-temperature is 63.3°F (17.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Grayson, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Grayson, during October, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Grayson have in October?

In Grayson, the average day length in October is 11h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:30 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Grayson, NC

Average temperature in October - Grayson, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 63.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Grayson, NC

Average pressure in October - Grayson, NC
  • Average pressure in October: 30.07"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
Grayson, NC

Average wind speed in October - Grayson, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in October
Grayson, NC

Average humidity in October - Grayson, NC
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Grayson, NC

Average rainfall in October - Grayson, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in October
Grayson, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Grayson, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Grayson, NC

Average snowfall in October - Grayson, NC
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Grayson, NC

Average snowfall days in October - Grayson, NC
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Grayson, NC
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Grayson, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Grayson, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Grayson, NC

Average UV index in October - Grayson, NC
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Grayson, NC

Average cloud cover in October - Grayson, NC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in October
Grayson, NC

Average visibility in October - Grayson, NC
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

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

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