October weather forecast
Princeton, NC

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Weather in October

October, like September, is an agreeable autumn month in Princeton, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 71.2°F (21.8°C) and 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

Princeton observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of October, falling from September's warm 81.5°F (27.5°C) to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). In October, the temperature in Princeton drops to an average of 54.1°F (12.3°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 76%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 9.9 days. Throughout October, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Princeton, there are 161 rainfall days, and 32.95" (837mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Princeton is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 6:18 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in October translates into the following instructions:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

During October, Princeton experiences an average high-temperature of 71.2°F (21.8°C) and a low-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

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

How much does it rain in October?

In Princeton, in October, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

What is the average length of the day in October in Princeton?

The average day length in October in Princeton is 11h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 6:18 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Princeton, NC

Average temperature in October - Princeton, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 54.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Princeton, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Princeton, NC

Average wind speed in October - Princeton, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Princeton, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Princeton, NC

Average rainfall in October - Princeton, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

Average rainfall days in October
Princeton, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Princeton, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Princeton, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Princeton, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 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
Princeton, NC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Princeton, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Princeton, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Princeton, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Princeton, NC

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Princeton, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Princeton, NC

Average visibility in October - Princeton, 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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