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 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
October's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a moderately hot 84.9°F (29.4°C) in September to a still warm 75°F (23.9°C). Fairfax observes an average low-temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C) during October nights.Humidity
In Fairfax, South Carolina, the average relative humidity in October is 73%.Rainfall
In Fairfax, in October, during 8.5 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.9 rainfall days, and 31.18" (792mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
March through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Fairfax, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 21min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 6:34 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 6.7h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 5 in October translates into these instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
Fairfax, SC
- Average high temperature in October: 75°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.4°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 58.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.9°F).
Average pressure in October
Fairfax, SC
- Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Fairfax, SC
- Average wind speed in October: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in October
Fairfax, SC
- Average humidity in October: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are August and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (70%).
Average rainfall in October
Fairfax, SC
- Average rainfall in October: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.38").
Average rainfall days in October
Fairfax, SC
- Average rainfall days in October: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.6 days).
Average snowfall in October
Fairfax, SC
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Fairfax, SC
- 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, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Fairfax, SC
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in October
Fairfax, SC
- Average sunshine days in October: 21 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Fairfax, SC
- 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 December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in October
Fairfax, SC
- Average cloud cover in October: 29
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in October
Fairfax, SC
- 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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