October weather forecast
Greenwood, SC

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Weather in October

October in Greenwood brings respite from the persistent summer heat with steady temperature drop. A stark departure from September's relative warmth, October introduces the early chills of the upcoming winter. The cloud cover decreases markedly, making the month one of the clearest in the year. The city prepares to turn colors with fall in full swing and trees losing their leaves. With shorter daylight hours and slowly descending temperatures, October hints at the winter waiting around the corner.

Temperature

In Greenwood, the average high-temperature in October drops from a moderately hot 84.4°F (29.1°C) in September to a pleasant 73°F (22.8°C). During October, Greenwood experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 53.4°F (11.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 72%.

Rainfall

In Greenwood, during October, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. In Greenwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.7 days and collects up to 31.34" (796mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Greenwood, snow does not fall in April through December.

Daylight

In Greenwood, South Carolina, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:12 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:36 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Greenwood, the average sunshine in October is 6.8h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

In October, in Greenwood, the average high-temperature is 73°F (22.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 53.4°F (11.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout October, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Greenwood, snow does not fall in April through December.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Greenwood, South Carolina, the average day length in October is 11h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:36 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Greenwood, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.8h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Greenwood, SC

Average temperature in October - Greenwood, SC
  • Average high temperature in October: 73°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 53.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Greenwood, SC

Average pressure in October - Greenwood, SC
  • 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Greenwood, SC

Average wind speed in October - Greenwood, SC
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in October
Greenwood, SC

Average humidity in October - Greenwood, SC
  • Average humidity in October: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in October
Greenwood, SC

Average rainfall in October - Greenwood, SC
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in October
Greenwood, SC

Average rainfall days in October - Greenwood, SC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Greenwood, SC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Greenwood, SC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Greenwood, 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 5min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Greenwood, SC

Average sunshine days in October - Greenwood, SC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Greenwood, SC

Average UV index in October - Greenwood, SC
  • Average UV index in October: 4

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

Average cloud cover in October
Greenwood, SC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Greenwood, SC

Average visibility in October - Greenwood, 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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