October weather forecast
Richlands, NC

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Richlands, North Carolina, is an agreeable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.5°F (13.6°C) and 73.2°F (22.9°C).

Temperature

With October's arrival, Richlands's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a moderately hot 82.8°F (28.2°C) in September to a pleasant 73.2°F (22.9°C). October nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 77%.

Rainfall

In Richlands, during October, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. In Richlands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.8 days and collects up to 16.3" (414mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.1h.

UV index

In Richlands, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests these recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to 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. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

In Richlands, 73.2°F (22.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 56.5°F (13.6°C) is the average low-temperature during October. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Richlands, the average relative humidity in October is 77%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Richlands, during October, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Richlands?

April through December are months without snowfall.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Richlands have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Richlands, NC

Average temperature in October - Richlands, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 73.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 56.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Richlands, NC

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

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

Average wind speed in October
Richlands, NC

Average wind speed in October - Richlands, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Richlands, NC

Average humidity in October - Richlands, NC
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

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

Average rainfall in October
Richlands, NC

Average rainfall in October - Richlands, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in October
Richlands, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Richlands, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Richlands, NC

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

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

Average snowfall days in October
Richlands, NC

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 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
Richlands, NC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Richlands, 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 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 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Richlands, NC

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (7.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Richlands, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in October
Richlands, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Richlands, NC

Average visibility in October - Richlands, 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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