October weather forecast
Cripple Creek, VA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Cripple Creek, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 64.9°F (18.3°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

As Cripple Creek enters October, the average high-temperature decreases from the a moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) of September to a refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C). Cripple Creek records an average temperature drop to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 76%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout October, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cripple Creek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.7 days and collects up to 31.81" (808mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Cripple Creek. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Cripple Creek, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.8 days and aggregates up to 16.14" (410mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Cripple Creek, Virginia, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:28 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during October leads to these instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

Cripple Creek in October has an average high-temperature of 64.9°F (18.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Cripple Creek, during October, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Cripple Creek, the average day length in October is 11h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:28 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Cripple Creek, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Cripple Creek, VA

Average temperature in October - Cripple Creek, VA
  • Average high temperature in October: 64.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.5°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 (25.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Cripple Creek, VA

Average pressure in October - Cripple Creek, 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
Cripple Creek, VA

Average wind speed in October - Cripple Creek, VA
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in October
Cripple Creek, VA

Average humidity in October - Cripple Creek, VA
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, September and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Cripple Creek, VA

Average rainfall in October - Cripple Creek, VA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in October
Cripple Creek, VA

Average rainfall days in October - Cripple Creek, VA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Cripple Creek, VA

Average snowfall in October - Cripple Creek, VA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Cripple Creek, VA

Average snowfall days in October - Cripple Creek, VA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Cripple Creek, VA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Cripple Creek, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Cripple Creek, VA

Average sunshine days in October - Cripple Creek, VA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Cripple Creek, VA

Average UV index in October - Cripple Creek, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Cripple Creek, VA

Average cloud cover in October - Cripple Creek, VA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Cripple Creek, VA

Average visibility in October - Cripple Creek, VA
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

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

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