October weather forecast
Big Stone Gap, VA

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 65.3°F (18.5°C) and 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Temperature

In October, the average high-temperature decreases from a moderately hot 77.7°F (25.4°C) in September to a comfortable 65.3°F (18.5°C). The average low-temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C) is witnessed during October.

Humidity

In Big Stone Gap, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.

Rainfall

In Big Stone Gap, in October, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 200.2 rainfall days, and 40.87" (1038mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.87" (22mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.8 snowfall days, and 18.86" (479mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Big Stone Gap, Virginia, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Big Stone Gap, the average sunshine in October is 6.4h.

UV index

In Big Stone Gap, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Big Stone Gap in October?

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 65.3°F (18.5°C) and a low-temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October in Big Stone Gap is 78%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Big Stone Gap, in October, during 14.3 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Big Stone Gap have in October?

In Big Stone Gap, the average day length in October is 11h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Big Stone Gap, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:34 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Big Stone Gap, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In Big Stone Gap, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average temperature in October - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average high temperature in October: 65.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average pressure in October - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average wind speed in October - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average wind speed in October: 4.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average humidity in October - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average rainfall in October - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.44").

Average rainfall days in October
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average rainfall days in October - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 14.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average snowfall in October - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average snowfall days in October - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average sunshine days in October - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (8.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average UV index in October - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average cloud cover in October - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in October
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average visibility in October - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

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

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