October weather forecast
Holly Ridge, NC

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Holly Ridge, North Carolina, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 61°F (16.1°C) and max 73.8°F (23.2°C).

Temperature

Holly Ridge in October undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from September's moderately hot 82°F (27.8°C) to a still warm 73.8°F (23.2°C). October sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 61°F (16.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 74%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout October, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Holly Ridge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.1 days and collects up to 16.02" (407mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 19min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 6:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Holly Ridge, the average sunshine in October is 6.1h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

Holly Ridge in October has an average high-temperature of 73.8°F (23.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 61°F (16.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

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

How many days does it rain in October?

In Holly Ridge, in October, during 10.5 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

March through December are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 6:17 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Holly Ridge have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

How high is the UV index in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Holly Ridge, NC

Average temperature in October - Holly Ridge, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 73.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 61°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Holly Ridge, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Holly Ridge, NC

Average wind speed in October - Holly Ridge, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Holly Ridge, NC

Average humidity in October - Holly Ridge, NC
  • Average humidity in October: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Holly Ridge, NC

Average rainfall in October - Holly Ridge, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

Average rainfall days in October
Holly Ridge, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Holly Ridge, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Holly Ridge, NC

Average snowfall in October - Holly Ridge, NC
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Holly Ridge, NC

Average snowfall days in October - Holly Ridge, NC
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Holly Ridge, NC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Holly Ridge, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Holly Ridge, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Holly Ridge, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Holly Ridge, NC

Average UV index in October - Holly Ridge, NC
  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in October
Holly Ridge, NC

Average cloud cover in October - Holly Ridge, NC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Holly Ridge, NC

Average visibility in October - Holly Ridge, 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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