October weather forecast
Dorcas, OH

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Dorcas, Ohio, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 65.3°F (18.5°C) and min 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Temperature

Transition from September to October is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a moderately hot 79°F (26.1°C) to a comfortable 65.3°F (18.5°C). During the month of October, Dorcas experiences a steady low-temperature average of 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Dorcas, in October, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Dorcas, Ohio, there are 170.5 rainfall days, and 33.39" (848mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.1 snowfall days, and 13.35" (339mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Dorcas, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Dorcas, the average sunshine in October is 5.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in October interprets into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

The high-temperature, in October, in Dorcas, is 65.3°F (18.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 46.8°F (8.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Dorcas, Ohio, the average relative humidity in October is 77%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Dorcas, in October, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:27 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Dorcas have in October?

In Dorcas, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.9h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Dorcas, OH

Average temperature in October - Dorcas, OH
  • Average high temperature in October: 65.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Dorcas, OH

Average pressure in October - Dorcas, OH
  • Average pressure in October: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Dorcas, OH

Average wind speed in October - Dorcas, OH
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Dorcas, OH

Average humidity in October - Dorcas, OH
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Dorcas, OH

Average rainfall in October - Dorcas, OH
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in October
Dorcas, OH

Average rainfall days in October - Dorcas, OH
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Dorcas, OH

Average snowfall in October - Dorcas, OH
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Dorcas, OH

Average snowfall days in October - Dorcas, OH
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Dorcas, OH

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Dorcas, OH
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Dorcas, OH

Average sunshine days in October - Dorcas, OH
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Dorcas, OH

Average UV index in October - Dorcas, OH
  • Average UV index in October: 3

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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Dorcas, OH

Average cloud cover in October - Dorcas, OH
  • Average cloud cover in October: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in October
Dorcas, OH

Average visibility in October - Dorcas, OH
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

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

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