October weather forecast
Westminster, SC

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Weather in October

October, like September, is an agreeable autumn month in Westminster, South Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and an average high of 71.2°F (21.8°C).

Temperature

In the transition to October, Westminster observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 82.2°F (27.9°C) in September to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). Westminster temperatures generally rest at a low of 51.4°F (10.8°C) during the October nights.

Humidity

In Westminster, the average relative humidity in October is 72%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout October, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Westminster, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.5 days and collects up to 33.5" (851mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 6:39 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Westminster, the average sunshine in October is 7.1h.

UV index

In Westminster, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests these recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

The high-temperature, in October, in Westminster, records 71.2°F (21.8°C), while the low-temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Westminster, during October, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Westminster?

April through November are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Westminster have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 6:39 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Westminster is 7.1h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In Westminster, South Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Westminster, SC

Average temperature in October - Westminster, SC
  • Average high temperature in October: 71.2°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 (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 51.4°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
Westminster, SC

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

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

Average wind speed in October
Westminster, SC

Average wind speed in October - Westminster, SC
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in October
Westminster, SC

Average humidity in October - Westminster, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Westminster, SC

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in October
Westminster, SC

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Westminster, SC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Westminster, SC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is 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
Westminster, SC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Westminster, 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: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Westminster, SC

Average sunshine days in October - Westminster, SC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Westminster, SC

Average UV index in October - Westminster, 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
Westminster, SC

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

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
Westminster, SC

Average visibility in October - Westminster, 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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