October weather forecast
Putnam, NC

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Weather in October

October, like September, is an agreeable autumn month in Putnam, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 53.1°F (11.7°C) and max 71.8°F (22.1°C).

Temperature

As October begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderately hot 82.9°F (28.3°C) in September to a pleasant 71.8°F (22.1°C). An average low-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C) is observed during October nights.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 9.6 days and typically collects 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:01 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 6:23 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Putnam, is 71.8°F (22.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 53.1°F (11.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 74%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 9.6 days and typically collects 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Putnam, in October, during 9.6 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

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

Does it snow in October?

In Putnam, North Carolina, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does Putnam have in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 6:23 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Putnam have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in October?

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

Average temperature in October - Putnam, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 71.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 53.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Putnam, NC

Average pressure in October - Putnam, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Putnam, NC

Average wind speed in October - Putnam, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.1mph

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
Putnam, NC

Average humidity in October - Putnam, NC
  • Average humidity in October: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Putnam, NC

Average rainfall in October - Putnam, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

Average rainfall days in October
Putnam, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Putnam, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Putnam, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Putnam, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 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
Putnam, NC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Putnam, 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 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 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Putnam, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Putnam, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (11.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Putnam, NC

Average UV index in October - Putnam, 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
Putnam, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Putnam, NC

Average visibility in October - Putnam, 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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