October weather forecast
Sunset Beach, NC

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a moderately hot autumn month in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 73.8°F (23.2°C) and an average low of 60.8°F (16°C).

Temperature

In Sunset Beach, the beginning of October is marked by a marginally lowered average high-temperature, shifting from September's warm 82°F (27.8°C) to a still moderately hot 73.8°F (23.2°C). Throughout October, Sunset Beach experiences a low-temperature average of 60.8°F (16°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sunset Beach, during October, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. In Sunset Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.7 days and collects up to 39.21" (996mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Sunset Beach, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

In Sunset Beach, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 19min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Sunset Beach is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during October translates into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Sunset Beach in October?

In Sunset Beach, 73.8°F (23.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 60.8°F (16°C) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

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

How much does it rain in October?

In Sunset Beach, in October, during 10.1 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

March through December are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Sunset Beach, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In Sunset Beach, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Sunset Beach, NC

Average temperature in October - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 73.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 60.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Sunset Beach, NC

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

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

Average wind speed in October
Sunset Beach, NC

Average wind speed in October - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Sunset Beach, NC

Average humidity in October - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August, September and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Sunset Beach, NC

Average rainfall in October - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.5").

Average rainfall days in October
Sunset Beach, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Sunset Beach, NC

Average snowfall in October - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Sunset Beach, NC

Average snowfall days in October - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Sunset Beach, NC

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Sunset Beach, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Sunset Beach, NC

Average UV index in October - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average UV index in October: 5

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

Average cloud cover in October
Sunset Beach, NC

Average cloud cover in October - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in October
Sunset Beach, NC

Average visibility in October - Sunset Beach, 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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