October weather forecast
Glen Lyn, VA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Glen Lyn, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63.5°F (17.5°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

The transition into October is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a warm 74.7°F (23.7°C) in September to a refreshing 63.5°F (17.5°C). During October, Glen Lyn sees a mean low-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Glen Lyn is 79%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout October, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Glen Lyn, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.3 days and collects up to 23.5" (597mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Glen Lyn. October is the first month it typically snows in Glen Lyn. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Glen Lyn, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.7 days and aggregates up to 13.46" (342mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Glen Lyn is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:26 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Glen Lyn, Virginia, is 5.9h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Glen Lyn is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in October translates into this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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 Glen Lyn?

Glen Lyn in October has an average high-temperature of 63.5°F (17.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Glen Lyn?

The average relative humidity in October in Glen Lyn is 79%.

How much does it rain in Glen Lyn in October?

In October, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout October, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Glen Lyn?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Glen Lyn?

In October, the average day length in Glen Lyn is 11h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Glen Lyn?

On the first day of October in Glen Lyn, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:26 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Glen Lyn?

The average sunshine duration in October in Glen Lyn is 5.9h.

How high is the UV index in October in Glen Lyn?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Glen Lyn, Virginia, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Glen Lyn, VA

Average temperature in October - Glen Lyn, VA
  • Average high temperature in October: 63.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Glen Lyn, VA

Average pressure in October - Glen Lyn, VA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.06"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
Glen Lyn, VA

Average wind speed in October - Glen Lyn, VA
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in October
Glen Lyn, VA

Average humidity in October - Glen Lyn, VA
  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (77%).

Average rainfall in October
Glen Lyn, VA

Average rainfall in October - Glen Lyn, VA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in October
Glen Lyn, VA

Average rainfall days in October - Glen Lyn, VA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Glen Lyn, VA

Average snowfall in October - Glen Lyn, VA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Glen Lyn, VA

Average snowfall days in October - Glen Lyn, VA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Glen Lyn, VA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Glen Lyn, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Glen Lyn, VA

Average sunshine days in October - Glen Lyn, VA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Glen Lyn, VA

Average UV index in October - Glen Lyn, VA
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Glen Lyn, VA

Average cloud cover in October - Glen Lyn, VA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in October
Glen Lyn, VA

Average visibility in October - Glen Lyn, VA
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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