Weather in October
October in the
United States Virgin Islands continues to be marked by the wet season's persistence and remains deeply entwined with the hurricane season. The month's temperatures navigate between a mild 78°F (25.6°C) during nighttime to a fervent climax of 88°F (31.1°C) during daylight hours.
As a successor to
September, October witnesses a slight, albeit noticeable, reduction in both temperature and humidity. However, it still stands as a month of significant rainfall, with thunderstorms being a routine occurrence, especially in the afternoon to early evening hours.
Charlotte Amalie, the capital nestled in Saint Thomas, consistently parallels the climate trends of the entire archipelago. However, the urban density coupled with the warmth exuding from its harbor can occasionally enhance the perceived heat, especially during the more scorching portions of the day.
October's rainfall is a blend of brief showers and more extensive, potent downpours. Despite the intermittent rains, the adjacent seas manage to maintain their warmth, registering temperatures between 85°F (29.4°C) to 87°F (30.6°C). This thermal consistency allows for continued marine activities, albeit with a watchful eye on potential weather disturbances.
The balance of daylight and nighttime durations remains consistent, a result of the islands' close proximity to the equator. However, October remains a month where the United States Virgin Islands is susceptible to the hurricane season's whims. Even though the threat begins to wane towards the month's end, vigilance is still a necessity due to the potential presence of tropical storms and hurricanes.
- Charlotte Amalie - October »
In Charlotte Amalie, United States Virgin Islands, in October, the average water temperature is 84.6°F (29.2°C). In October, the rain falls for 23.6 days. - Frederiksted - October »
October temperatures in Frederiksted vary between a high-temperature of 84.2°F (29°C) and a low-temperature of 82.2°F (27.9°C). In Frederiksted the average relative humidity in October is 76%. - Saint John - October »
The months with the warmest seawater in Saint John are September and October, with an average ocean temperature of 84.2°F (29°C). September and October, with an average ocean temperature of 84.2°F (29°C), are months with the warmest seawater in Saint John, United States Virgin Islands. - Virgin Islands National Park - October »
On the first day of October in Virgin Islands National Park sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 6:07 pm. On the first day of October in Virgin Islands National Park, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 6:07 pm. - Kingshill - October »
October brings about a subtle transition in Kingshill weather, with slightly colder days in comparison to the preceding month. In Kingshill, United States Virgin Islands, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.3h.