Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
Arrival of October comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a warm 77.2°F (25.1°C) in September to a refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C). In October, the average low-temperature records at a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) during the nights.Humidity
In Carfax, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.Rainfall
In Carfax, in October, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 197.7 rainfall days, and 36.69" (932mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1 snowfall days, it receives 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Carfax, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.9 days and aggregates up to 19.8" (503mm) of snow.Daylight
In Carfax, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 14min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 6:33 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Carfax, the average sunshine in October is 6.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in October leads to these recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Average temperature in October
Carfax, VA
- Average high temperature in October: 65.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 45.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in October
Carfax, VA
- Average pressure in October: 30.07"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
Carfax, VA
- Average wind speed in October: 5.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in October
Carfax, 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
Carfax, VA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").
Average rainfall days in October
Carfax, VA
- Average rainfall days in October: 13.7 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).
Average snowfall in October
Carfax, VA
- Average snowfall in October: 1.14"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Carfax, VA
- Average snowfall days in October: 1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Carfax, 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 42min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in October
Carfax, VA
- Average sunshine days in October: 15 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.7 days).
Average UV index in October
Carfax, VA
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Carfax, VA
- Average cloud cover in October: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in October
Carfax, VA
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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