October weather forecast
Knightdale, NC

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Knightdale, North Carolina, is an agreeable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.8°F (12.1°C) and 70.5°F (21.4°C).

Temperature

Knightdale's weather changes with the onset of October, slightly falling from a moderately hot 81.5°F (27.5°C) in September to an agreeable 70.5°F (21.4°C). In October, Knightdale experiences a temperature dip to an average of 53.8°F (12.1°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically collects 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during October translates into the following guidance:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Knightdale, is 70.5°F (21.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 53.8°F (12.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', '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?

In Knightdale, the average relative humidity in October is 76%.

What is the driest month?

October is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.5 days and accumulates 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Knightdale, during October, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

Does it snow in October?

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

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

How high is the UV index in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Knightdale, NC

Average temperature in October - Knightdale, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 70.5°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 (48°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 53.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Knightdale, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Knightdale, NC

Average wind speed in October - Knightdale, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Knightdale, NC

Average humidity in October - Knightdale, NC
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Knightdale, NC

Average rainfall in October - Knightdale, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.2").

Average rainfall days in October
Knightdale, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Knightdale, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Knightdale, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Knightdale, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Knightdale, NC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Knightdale, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Knightdale, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Knightdale, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Knightdale, NC

Average UV index in October - Knightdale, 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
Knightdale, NC

Average cloud cover in October - Knightdale, NC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Knightdale, NC

Average visibility in October - Knightdale, 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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