October weather forecast
Fords, VA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Fords, Virginia, is another pleasant autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.8°F (11°C) and 69.3°F (20.7°C).

Temperature

Fords's progression into October involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a warm 81.3°F (27.4°C) in September to a pleasant 69.3°F (20.7°C). Fords experiences a mean temperature of 51.8°F (11°C) during October nights.

Humidity

In Fords, the average relative humidity in October is 75%.

Rainfall

In Fords, in October, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.1 rainfall days, and 26.22" (666mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Fords, Virginia, is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 6:13 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Fords, Virginia, is 5.7h.

UV index

In Fords, 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 the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Fords?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Fords, is 69.3°F (20.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 51.8°F (11°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Fords?

In October, the average relative humidity in Fords, Virginia, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Fords in October?

In Fords, Virginia, during October, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Fords?

May through October are months without snowfall in Fords.

Does it snow in Fords in October?

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

How many hours of daylight does Fords have in October?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Fords?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fords, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 6:13 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Fords?

The average sunshine duration in October in Fords, Virginia, is 5.7h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Fords?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Fords, Virginia, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Fords, VA

Average temperature in October - Fords, VA
  • Average high temperature in October: 69.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 51.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Fords, VA

Average pressure in October - Fords, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Fords, VA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in October
Fords, VA

Average humidity in October - Fords, VA
  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).

Average rainfall in October
Fords, VA

Average rainfall in October - Fords, VA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in October
Fords, VA

Average rainfall days in October - Fords, VA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Fords, VA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Fords, VA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 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
Fords, VA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Fords, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Fords, VA

Average sunshine days in October - Fords, VA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Fords, VA

Average UV index in October - Fords, VA
  • Average UV index in October: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Fords, VA

Average cloud cover in October - Fords, VA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Fords, VA

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

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

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