October weather forecast
Emporia, VA

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Weather in October

October brings a noticeable change in Emporia's weather pattern, as temperatures begin to drop indicating the transition into colder months. With a visible drop in temperatures, the average high temperature measures around 69.6°F (20.9°C), and the low temperature goes down to 52.7°F (11.5°C). With the temperature drop, Emporia sees the least rainfall in October, receiving only 1.89" (48mm) over the whole month. October marks the onset of the fall season with falling leaves and shorter days. Despite the cooler temperatures, October retains a healthy quota of sunny days making it the perfect weather for pumpkin-picking, bonfires, and fall festivals.

Temperature

Onset of October in Emporia witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderately hot 81.1°F (27.3°C) in September to a pleasant 69.6°F (20.9°C). An average low-temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C) marks the nights throughout October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically collects 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:14 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Emporia, is 69.6°F (20.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 52.7°F (11.5°C). In September, 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 estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Emporia?

In October, the average relative humidity is 77%.

What is the driest month?

October is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Emporia, during October, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Emporia, snow does not fall in April through October.

Does it snow in October?

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

How many hours of daylight does Emporia have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:14 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Emporia, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.9h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In Emporia, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Emporia, VA

Average temperature in October - Emporia, VA
  • Average high temperature in October: 69.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 52.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Emporia, VA

Average pressure in October - Emporia, VA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Emporia, VA

Average wind speed in October - Emporia, VA
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Emporia, VA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, April, July and November (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Emporia, VA

Average rainfall in October - Emporia, VA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

Average rainfall days in October
Emporia, VA

Average rainfall days in October - Emporia, VA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Emporia, VA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Emporia, VA

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.3 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
Emporia, VA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Emporia, 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: 5h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Emporia, VA

Average sunshine days in October - Emporia, VA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Emporia, VA

Average UV index in October - Emporia, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Emporia, VA

Average cloud cover in October - Emporia, VA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Emporia, VA

Average visibility in October - Emporia, VA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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