October weather forecast
Sales Ford, NC

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Sales Ford, North Carolina, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 67.5°F (19.7°C).

Temperature

In October, the average high-temperature goes from a warm 78.4°F (25.8°C) in September to a comfortable 67.5°F (19.7°C). Sales Ford experiences an average low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) in the month of October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 77%.

Rainfall

In Sales Ford, in October, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 181 rainfall days, and 40.39" (1026mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Sales Ford, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.8 days and aggregates up to 6.06" (154mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Sales Ford is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 7:19 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:42 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.9h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Sales Ford in October?

During October, Sales Ford experiences an average high-temperature of 67.5°F (19.7°C) and a low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout October, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 7:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:42 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sales Ford have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

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
Sales Ford, NC

Average temperature in October - Sales Ford, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 67.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Sales Ford, NC

Average pressure in October - Sales Ford, NC
  • Average pressure in October: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Sales Ford, NC

Average wind speed in October - Sales Ford, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 4.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Sales Ford, NC

Average humidity in October - Sales Ford, NC
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Sales Ford, NC

Average rainfall in October - Sales Ford, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").

Average rainfall days in October
Sales Ford, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Sales Ford, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Sales Ford, NC

Average snowfall in October - Sales Ford, NC
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Sales Ford, NC

Average snowfall days in October - Sales Ford, NC
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Sales Ford, NC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Sales Ford, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Sales Ford, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Sales Ford, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Sales Ford, NC

Average UV index in October - Sales Ford, NC
  • Average UV index in October: 4

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

Average cloud cover in October
Sales Ford, NC

Average cloud cover in October - Sales Ford, NC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in October
Sales Ford, NC

Average visibility in October - Sales Ford, NC
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

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

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