October weather forecast
Pickens, SC

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another pleasant autumn month in Pickens, South Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 70.9°F (21.6°C) and min 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Temperature

In October, the average high-temperature decreases from a moderately hot 82.4°F (28°C) in September to a pleasant 70.9°F (21.6°C). During October nights, Pickens records an average temperature of 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Humidity

In Pickens, South Carolina, the average relative humidity in October is 72%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout October, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Pickens, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.6 days and collects up to 32.64" (829mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Pickens, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 7:14 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 6:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Pickens is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

In Pickens, in October, the average high-temperature is 70.9°F (21.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 51.1°F (10.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Pickens?

In October, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Pickens, during October, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Pickens, snow does not fall in April through October.

Does it snow in October?

In Pickens, South Carolina, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 7:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 6:37 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 7h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In Pickens, 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
Pickens, SC

Average temperature in October - Pickens, SC
  • Average high temperature in October: 70.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 51.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Pickens, SC

Average pressure in October - Pickens, SC
  • Average pressure in October: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Pickens, SC

Average wind speed in October - Pickens, SC
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in October
Pickens, SC

Average humidity in October - Pickens, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in October
Pickens, SC

Average rainfall in October - Pickens, SC
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in October
Pickens, SC

Average rainfall days in October - Pickens, SC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Pickens, SC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Pickens, SC

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1 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
Pickens, SC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Pickens, SC
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Pickens, SC

Average sunshine days in October - Pickens, SC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Pickens, SC

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

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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Pickens, SC

Average cloud cover in October - Pickens, SC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in October
Pickens, SC

Average visibility in October - Pickens, 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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