October weather forecast
Florence, SC

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The red bridge in the Snow Winter Forest area, in Florence, South Carolina
The red bridge in the Snow Winter Forest area, in Florence, South Carolina

Weather in October

By October, Florence experiences a clearer shift towards cooler temperatures, diverging from the warmer September. Visual indicators include increased cloud cover and receding daylight hours. Florence begins to prepare for the upcoming winter months, with the relative humidity dropping further. Outstanding during this month is the sharp decrease in rainfall, bottoming out to 2.24" (57mm). A subtle change in wind speed becomes apparent, leading to colder, crisp mornings and evenings.

Temperature

The shift to October brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from 83.7°F (28.7°C) in September to a still moderately hot 73.6°F (23.1°C). In Florence, October is marked by an average low-temperature of 55.8°F (13.2°C).

Humidity

In Florence, the average relative humidity in October is 74%.

Rainfall

In Florence, in October, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 168.6 rainfall days, and 33.82" (859mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Florence, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 19min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 6:26 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

The high-temperature during October is 73.6°F (23.1°C) and the low-temperature is 55.8°F (13.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Florence, South Carolina, in October, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in Florence in October?

In Florence, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does Florence have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Florence?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 6:26 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In Florence, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Florence, SC

Average temperature in October - Florence, SC
  • Average high temperature in October: 73.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 55.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37°F).

Average pressure in October
Florence, SC

Average pressure in October - Florence, SC
  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Florence, SC

Average wind speed in October - Florence, SC
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Florence, SC

Average humidity in October - Florence, SC
  • Average humidity in October: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Florence, SC

Average rainfall in October - Florence, SC
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.65").

Average rainfall days in October
Florence, SC

Average rainfall days in October - Florence, SC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Florence, SC

Average snowfall in October - Florence, SC
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Florence, SC

Average snowfall days in October - Florence, SC
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Florence, SC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Florence, SC
  • 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 3min

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
Florence, SC

Average sunshine days in October - Florence, SC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Florence, SC

Average UV index in October - Florence, SC
  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Florence, SC

Average cloud cover in October - Florence, SC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 29

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Florence, SC

Average visibility in October - Florence, 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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