October weather forecast
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Weather in October

October, like September, is another pleasant autumn month in Oxford, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 70.3°F (21.3°C) and 51.8°F (11°C).

Temperature

Onset of October witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a warm 81.7°F (27.6°C) in September to a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a cool 51.8°F (11°C) during October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 75%.

Rainfall

In Oxford, during October, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 153.7 rainfall days, and 29.25" (743mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 15min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 6:18 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Oxford, the average sunshine in October is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during October leads to these advisories:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during October are 70.3°F (21.3°C) and 51.8°F (11°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Oxford, the average relative humidity in October is 75%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Oxford, during October, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

Does it snow in Oxford in October?

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

How many hours of daylight does Oxford have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of the month, in Oxford, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 6:18 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Oxford, NC

Average temperature in October - Oxford, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 70.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 51.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Oxford, NC

Average pressure in October - Oxford, NC
  • Average pressure in October: 30.05"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
Oxford, NC

Average wind speed in October - Oxford, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Oxford, NC

Average humidity in October - Oxford, NC
  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Oxford, NC

Average rainfall in October - Oxford, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.09"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in October
Oxford, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Oxford, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Oxford, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Oxford, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 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
Oxford, NC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Oxford, NC
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min

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 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Oxford, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Oxford, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Oxford, NC

Average UV index in October - Oxford, NC
  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Oxford, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Oxford, NC

Average visibility in October - Oxford, 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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