October weather forecast
Friendship, VA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Friendship, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 63.9°F (17.7°C) and an average low of 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

The start of October involves a temperature drop, moving from a warm 75.7°F (24.3°C) in September to a refreshing 63.9°F (17.7°C). Throughout October nights, Friendship experiences a consistent temperature average of 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 78%.

Rainfall

In Friendship, Virginia, in October, during 12.2 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Friendship, there are 186.7 rainfall days, and 29.02" (737mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Friendship, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.6 days and aggregates up to 19.8" (503mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Friendship, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Friendship is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

The high-temperature during October is 63.9°F (17.7°C) and the low-temperature is 44.1°F (6.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity in Friendship is 78%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Friendship, during October, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Friendship have in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:30 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Friendship, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in October
Friendship, VA

Average temperature in October - Friendship, VA
  • Average high temperature in October: 63.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Friendship, VA

Average pressure in October - Friendship, 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
Friendship, VA

Average wind speed in October - Friendship, VA
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in October
Friendship, VA

Average humidity in October - Friendship, 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
Friendship, VA

Average rainfall in October - Friendship, VA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in October
Friendship, VA

Average rainfall days in October - Friendship, VA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Friendship, VA

Average snowfall in October - Friendship, VA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Friendship, VA

Average snowfall days in October - Friendship, VA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Friendship, VA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Friendship, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Friendship, VA

Average sunshine days in October - Friendship, VA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Friendship, VA

Average UV index in October - Friendship, VA
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Friendship, VA

Average cloud cover in October - Friendship, VA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in October
Friendship, VA

Average visibility in October - Friendship, 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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