October weather forecast
Surfside Beach, SC

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a moderately hot autumn month in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.1°F (16.7°C) and 73.6°F (23.1°C).

Temperature

Surfside Beach's October weather shows a modest shift in high-temperatures, falling from September's 81.5°F (27.5°C) to a still warm 73.6°F (23.1°C). October witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a refreshing 62.1°F (16.7°C).

Humidity

In Surfside Beach, the average relative humidity in October is 75%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout October, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Surfside Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.7 days and collects up to 42.13" (1070mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Surfside Beach, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 20min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 6:24 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Surfside Beach, the average sunshine in October is 6.4h.

UV index

In Surfside Beach, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Surfside Beach, is 73.6°F (23.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 62.1°F (16.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Surfside Beach, during October, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Surfside Beach, snow does not fall in March through December.

How many hours of daylight does Surfside Beach have in October?

The average day length in October in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, is 11h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Surfside Beach, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 6:24 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Surfside Beach, SC

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 62.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Surfside Beach, SC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Surfside Beach, SC

Average wind speed in October - Surfside Beach, SC
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

Average humidity in October
Surfside Beach, SC

Average humidity in October - Surfside Beach, SC
  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Surfside Beach, SC

Average rainfall in October - Surfside Beach, SC
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in October
Surfside Beach, SC

Average rainfall days in October - Surfside Beach, SC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Surfside Beach, SC

Average snowfall in October - Surfside Beach, SC
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Surfside Beach, SC

Average snowfall days in October - Surfside Beach, SC
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Surfside Beach, SC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Surfside Beach, 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 2min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Surfside Beach, SC

Average sunshine days in October - Surfside Beach, SC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6 days).

Average UV index in October
Surfside Beach, SC

Average UV index in October - Surfside Beach, 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 February (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in October
Surfside Beach, SC

Average cloud cover in October - Surfside Beach, SC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 28

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in October
Surfside Beach, SC

Average visibility in October - Surfside Beach, 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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