October weather forecast
Ruffin, SC

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another warm autumn month in Ruffin, South Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 76.5°F (24.7°C) and min 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Temperature

Arrival of October comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a warm 85.6°F (29.8°C) in September to a still moderately hot 76.5°F (24.7°C). During October, Ruffin records an average temperature of 58.5°F (14.7°C) at night.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Ruffin, during October, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.7 rainfall days, and 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Ruffin, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Ruffin, the average sunshine in October is 6.6h.

UV index

In Ruffin, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 76.5°F (24.7°C) and 58.5°F (14.7°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

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

How many days does it rain in October?

In Ruffin, in October, during 8.3 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

March through December are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Ruffin?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ruffin have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Ruffin, SC

Average temperature in October - Ruffin, SC
  • Average high temperature in October: 76.5°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 (56.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 58.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Ruffin, SC

Average pressure in October - Ruffin, 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
Ruffin, SC

Average wind speed in October - Ruffin, SC
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Ruffin, SC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Ruffin, SC

Average rainfall in October - Ruffin, SC
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.75").

Average rainfall days in October
Ruffin, SC

Average rainfall days in October - Ruffin, SC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Ruffin, SC

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

The months with the highest snowfall are January and 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
Ruffin, SC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 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
Ruffin, SC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Ruffin, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Ruffin, SC

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Ruffin, SC

Average UV index in October - Ruffin, 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
Ruffin, SC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Ruffin, SC

Average visibility in October - Ruffin, SC
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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