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
The beginning of October marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a warm 80.1°F (26.7°C) in September to a pleasant 68.2°F (20.1°C). Columbia's nighttime temperature during October is consistently averaged at a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 76%.Rainfall
In Columbia, during October, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.4 rainfall days, and 25.51" (648mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Columbia, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 13min.On the first day of October in Columbia, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 6:14 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.
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Average temperature in October
Columbia, VA
- Average high temperature in October: 68.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 48.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).
Average pressure in October
Columbia, VA
- Average pressure in October: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Columbia, VA
- Average wind speed in October: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in October
Columbia, VA
- Average humidity in October: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in October
Columbia, VA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in October
Columbia, VA
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in October
Columbia, VA
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Columbia, VA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
Columbia, 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: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in October
Columbia, VA
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Columbia, VA
- 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Columbia, VA
- Average cloud cover in October: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in October
Columbia, VA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, September and December (5mi).
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