October weather forecast
Buchanan, VA

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Buchanan, Virginia, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 46.8°F (8.2°C) and 66.2°F (19°C).

Temperature

As September transitions into October, Buchanan sees a drop in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a warm 77.9°F (25.5°C) to a refreshing 66.2°F (19°C). Buchanan experiences a consistent average temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C) throughout the nights in October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Buchanan, in October, during 8 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 134.1 rainfall days, and 14.76" (375mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Buchanan, Virginia.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Buchanan, Virginia, is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:01 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Buchanan, the average sunshine in October is 6.1h.

UV index

In Buchanan, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Buchanan?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Buchanan, is 66.2°F (19°C), while the average low-temperature is 46.8°F (8.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Buchanan?

In Buchanan, Virginia, the average relative humidity in October is 77%.

How much does it rain in Buchanan in October?

In Buchanan, Virginia, in October, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Buchanan?

In Buchanan, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in Buchanan in October?

In Buchanan, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

What is the average length of the day in October in Buchanan?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Buchanan?

On the first day of October in Buchanan, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Buchanan have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Buchanan is 6.1h.

How high is the UV index in October in Buchanan?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Buchanan is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Buchanan, VA

Average temperature in October - Buchanan, VA
  • Average high temperature in October: 66.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Buchanan, VA

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

Average wind speed in October
Buchanan, VA

Average wind speed in October - Buchanan, VA
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Buchanan, VA

Average humidity in October - Buchanan, VA
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Buchanan, VA

Average rainfall in October - Buchanan, VA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.87").

Average rainfall days in October
Buchanan, VA

Average rainfall days in October - Buchanan, VA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in October
Buchanan, VA

Average snowfall in October - Buchanan, VA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Buchanan, VA

Average snowfall days in October - Buchanan, VA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Buchanan, VA

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

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

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Buchanan, VA

Average sunshine days in October - Buchanan, VA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Buchanan, VA

Average UV index in October - Buchanan, VA
  • Average UV index in October: 3

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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Buchanan, VA

Average cloud cover in October - Buchanan, VA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Buchanan, VA

Average visibility in October - Buchanan, VA
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

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

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