October weather forecast
Spartanburg, SC

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Panorama of downtown Spartanburg in South Carolina
Panorama of downtown Spartanburg in South Carolina

Weather in October

October in Spartanburg showcases a vivid fall season. The weather takes a significant dip from September, bringing in much cooler temperatures. Going by the numbers, the high temperature averages out at 72.1°F (22.3°C). Spartanburg's weather in October is adorned with vibrant fall colors, cooler days, and crisp nights. Despite the decreasing temperatures, the city maintains moderate humidity making the weather perfect for outdoor activities.

Temperature

Setting in of October comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 83.8°F (28.8°C) in September to an agreeable 72.1°F (22.3°C). An average low-temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C) is expected during October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 71%.

Rainfall

In Spartanburg, in October, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Spartanburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.5 days and collects up to 28.98" (736mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Spartanburg, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of October, in Spartanburg, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Spartanburg, is 72.1°F (22.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 52.2°F (11.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Spartanburg, during October, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Spartanburg, snow does not fall in April through November.

How many hours of daylight does Spartanburg have in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:34 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

How high is the UV index in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Spartanburg, SC

Average temperature in October - Spartanburg, SC
  • Average high temperature in October: 72.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 52.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Spartanburg, SC

Average pressure in October - Spartanburg, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Spartanburg, SC

Average wind speed in October - Spartanburg, SC
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Spartanburg, SC

Average humidity in October - Spartanburg, SC
  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).

Average rainfall in October
Spartanburg, SC

Average rainfall in October - Spartanburg, SC
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in October
Spartanburg, SC

Average rainfall days in October - Spartanburg, SC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Spartanburg, SC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Spartanburg, SC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Spartanburg, SC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Spartanburg, 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: 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
Spartanburg, SC

Average sunshine days in October - Spartanburg, SC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Spartanburg, SC

Average UV index in October - Spartanburg, 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
Spartanburg, SC

Average cloud cover in October - Spartanburg, SC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Spartanburg, SC

Average visibility in October - Spartanburg, 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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