October weather forecast
Sugar Mountain, NC

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, is another enjoyable autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 62.6°F (17°C) and an average low of 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Temperature

October's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a warm 74.3°F (23.5°C) in September to a comfortable 62.6°F (17°C). Sugar Mountain cools down to an average low-temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C) throughout the month of October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Sugar Mountain is 78%.

Rainfall

In Sugar Mountain, in October, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178 rainfall days, and 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sugar Mountain are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Sugar Mountain. Throughout October, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 1.85" (47mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.4 snowfall days, and 22.01" (559mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Sugar Mountain, the average sunshine in October is 6.4h.

UV index

In Sugar Mountain, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

During October, Sugar Mountain experiences an average high-temperature of 62.6°F (17°C) and a low-temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Sugar Mountain?

The average relative humidity in October in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, is 78%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Sugar Mountain, during October, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sugar Mountain have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average temperature in October - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

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

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

Average wind speed in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

Average humidity in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average humidity in October - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and November (77%).

Average rainfall in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average rainfall in October - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average snowfall in October - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average snowfall days in October - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average UV index in October - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average cloud cover in October - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average visibility in October - Sugar Mountain, 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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