Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average sea temperature in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
A subtle change in temperatures is noted as September gives way to October, with average highs reducing from 82.2°F (27.9°C) to a still moderately hot 74.1°F (23.4°C). Wilmington records an average nighttime low of 60.4°F (15.8°C) in October.Humidity
The average relative humidity in October in Wilmington is 75%.Rainfall
In Wilmington, in October, during 11.6 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Wilmington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182.5 days and collects up to 41.42" (1052mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Wilmington, North Carolina, snow does not fall in April through December.Ocean temperature
In October, the average ocean temperature is 75.9°F (24.4°C).Note: The allure of a swim in 75.9°F (24.4°C) waters can be influenced by your feelings towards the cold, today's sunshine, the wind's touch, and the ambient warmth. To put it in perspective, Olympic standards demand water temperatures of 77°F (25°C) to 82.4°F (28°C).
Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 19min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:55 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October in Wilmington, North Carolina, is 6.3h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Wilmington is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Heads up! UV intensity is amplified by reflections from water and sand.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
Wilmington, NC
- Average high temperature in October: 74.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 60.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.1°F).
Average pressure in October
Wilmington, 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
Wilmington, NC
- Average wind speed in October: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).
Average humidity in October
Wilmington, NC
- Average humidity in October: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are August, September and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (73%).
Average rainfall in October
Wilmington, NC
- Average rainfall in October: 2.64"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").
Average rainfall days in October
Wilmington, NC
- Average rainfall days in October: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).
Average snowfall in October
Wilmington, NC
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Wilmington, NC
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average sea temperature in October
Wilmington, NC
- Average sea temperature in October: 75.9°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (82.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (57.5°F).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Wilmington, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in October
Wilmington, NC
- Average sunshine days in October: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Wilmington, 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, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in October
Wilmington, NC
- Average cloud cover in October: 29
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in October
Wilmington, 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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