October weather forecast
Ridgeway, NC

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another pleasant autumn month in Ridgeway, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.8°F (11°C) and 70°F (21.1°C).

Temperature

October brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from September's warm 81.5°F (27.5°C) to an agreeable 70°F (21.1°C). Ridgeway, in October, observes a steady average low-temperature of 51.8°F (11°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Ridgeway, North Carolina, is 76%.

Rainfall

In Ridgeway, in October, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ridgeway, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.4 days and collects up to 21.3" (541mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Ridgeway, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 6:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Ridgeway, North Carolina, the average sunshine in October is 6h.

UV index

In Ridgeway, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ridgeway in October?

In Ridgeway, 70°F (21.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 51.8°F (11°C) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

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

How much does it rain in Ridgeway in October?

In Ridgeway, in October, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through November are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Ridgeway, North Carolina, the average day length in October is 11h and 15min.

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 7:35 am and sunset at 6:17 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In Ridgeway, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Ridgeway, NC

Average temperature in October - Ridgeway, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 70°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 51.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Ridgeway, NC

Average pressure in October - Ridgeway, 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
Ridgeway, NC

Average wind speed in October - Ridgeway, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in October
Ridgeway, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Ridgeway, NC

Average rainfall in October - Ridgeway, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in October
Ridgeway, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Ridgeway, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Ridgeway, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Ridgeway, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Ridgeway, NC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Ridgeway, NC
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

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 months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Ridgeway, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Ridgeway, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12 days).

Average UV index in October
Ridgeway, NC

Average UV index in October - Ridgeway, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Ridgeway, NC

Average cloud cover in October - Ridgeway, NC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 34

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

Average visibility in October
Ridgeway, NC

Average visibility in October - Ridgeway, NC
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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