October weather forecast
Longwood, NC

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Longwood, North Carolina, is another warm autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 73.9°F (23.3°C) and 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Temperature

With October's onset, the weather reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from 82.4°F (28°C) in September to a still warm 73.9°F (23.3°C). An average nighttime temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C) is recorded during October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 76%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout October, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 179.1 rainfall days, and 41.22" (1047mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Longwood, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 19min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in October transforms into this advice:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 73.9°F (23.3°C) and a low-temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Longwood, in October, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Longwood, snow does not fall in March through December.

How many hours of daylight does Longwood have in October?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in October in Longwood?

In Longwood, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Longwood, NC

Average temperature in October - Longwood, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 73.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 60.4°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 (41°F).

Average pressure in October
Longwood, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Longwood, NC

Average wind speed in October - Longwood, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Longwood, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Longwood, NC

Average rainfall in October - Longwood, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.73").

Average rainfall days in October
Longwood, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Longwood, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Longwood, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Longwood, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 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
Longwood, NC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Longwood, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Longwood, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Longwood, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Longwood, NC

Average UV index in October - Longwood, NC
  • Average UV index in October: 5

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 3).

Average cloud cover in October
Longwood, NC

Average cloud cover in October - Longwood, NC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 29

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

Average visibility in October
Longwood, NC

Average visibility in October - Longwood, 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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