October weather forecast
Merritt, NC

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a moderately hot autumn month in Merritt, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 73.6°F (23.1°C) and 60.1°F (15.6°C).

Temperature

Transitioning from September to October involves a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, descending from a moderately hot 81.9°F (27.7°C) to a still warm 73.6°F (23.1°C). Merritt in October experiences a low-temperature average of 60.1°F (15.6°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Merritt, during October, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Merritt, there are 174.7 rainfall days, and 39.61" (1006mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Merritt, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 6:13 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Merritt, the average sunshine in October is 6.1h.

UV index

In Merritt, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in October translates into this advice:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

During October, Merritt experiences an average high-temperature of 73.6°F (23.1°C) and a low-temperature of 60.1°F (15.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 76%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Merritt, in October, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through November are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in October?

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 7:02 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 6:13 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October 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 moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Merritt, NC

Average temperature in October - Merritt, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 73.6°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 (52.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 60.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Merritt, NC

Average pressure in October - Merritt, 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
Merritt, NC

Average wind speed in October - Merritt, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Merritt, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Merritt, NC

Average rainfall in October - Merritt, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.36").

Average rainfall days in October
Merritt, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Merritt, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Merritt, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Merritt, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 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
Merritt, NC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Merritt, 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 1min

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

Average sunshine days in October
Merritt, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Merritt, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Merritt, NC

Average UV index in October - Merritt, 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
Merritt, NC

Average cloud cover in October - Merritt, NC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 32

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

Average visibility in October
Merritt, NC

Average visibility in October - Merritt, 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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