October weather forecast
Valle Crucis, NC

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Valle Crucis, North Carolina, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.8°F (7.1°C) and 63.7°F (17.6°C).

Temperature

October brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C) in September to an enjoyable 63.7°F (17.6°C). In October, Valle Crucis's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 44.8°F (7.1°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 77%.

Rainfall

In Valle Crucis, in October, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Valle Crucis, during the entire year, the rain falls for 180.6 days and collects up to 34.88" (886mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.91" (23mm) of snow. In Valle Crucis, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.8 days and aggregates up to 28.19" (716mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Valle Crucis, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Valle Crucis, the average sunshine in October is 6.5h.

UV index

In Valle Crucis, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

The high-temperature, in October, in Valle Crucis, is 63.7°F (17.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 44.8°F (7.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Valle Crucis, the average relative humidity in October is 77%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout October, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Valle Crucis have in October?

In Valle Crucis, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Valle Crucis, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Valle Crucis, NC

Average temperature in October - Valle Crucis, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 63.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Valle Crucis, NC

Average pressure in October - Valle Crucis, NC
  • Average pressure in October: 30.07"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
Valle Crucis, NC

Average wind speed in October - Valle Crucis, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Valle Crucis, NC

Average humidity in October - Valle Crucis, NC
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, September and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in October
Valle Crucis, NC

Average rainfall in October - Valle Crucis, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in October
Valle Crucis, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Valle Crucis, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in October
Valle Crucis, NC

Average snowfall in October - Valle Crucis, NC
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Valle Crucis, NC

Average snowfall days in October - Valle Crucis, NC
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Valle Crucis, NC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Valle Crucis, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Valle Crucis, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Valle Crucis, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (9.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Valle Crucis, NC

Average UV index in October - Valle Crucis, 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
Valle Crucis, NC

Average cloud cover in October - Valle Crucis, NC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Valle Crucis, NC

Average visibility in October - Valle Crucis, NC
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

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

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