October weather forecast
Shelby, NC

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Shelby, North Carolina, is another pleasant autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 71.1°F (21.7°C).

Temperature

Welcoming October, Shelby observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from September's warm 82.4°F (28°C) to an agreeable 71.1°F (21.7°C). The mean low-temperature during October nights is a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Humidity

In Shelby, the average relative humidity in October is 73%.

Rainfall

September and October are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of rain.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Shelby, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Shelby is 6.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Shelby is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in October translates into this advice:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Shelby, is 71.1°F (21.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 50.9°F (10.5°C). In September, 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, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 73%.

What is the driest month in Shelby?

September and October are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in October?

In Shelby, in October, during 10 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

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

Does it snow in October?

In Shelby, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does Shelby have in October?

In Shelby, 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 7:21 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Shelby is 6.5h.

How high is the UV index in October?

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

Average temperature in October - Shelby, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 71.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 50.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Shelby, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Shelby, NC

Average wind speed in October - Shelby, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in October
Shelby, NC

Average humidity in October - Shelby, NC
  • Average humidity in October: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in October
Shelby, NC

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in October
Shelby, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Shelby, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in October
Shelby, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Shelby, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 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
Shelby, NC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Shelby, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Shelby, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Shelby, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Shelby, NC

Average UV index in October - Shelby, 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
Shelby, NC

Average cloud cover in October - Shelby, NC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Shelby, NC

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

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

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