Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
During the transition into October, Harrisonburg observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C) in September to a refreshing 63.7°F (17.6°C). The month of October records an average low-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C).Humidity
May, September and October, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in Harrisonburg, Virginia.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout October, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 167.3 rainfall days, and 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Harrisonburg. October is the first month it typically snows in Harrisonburg. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Harrisonburg, Virginia, there are 23.3 snowfall days, and 16.89" (429mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 11min.On the first day of October in Harrisonburg, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October in Harrisonburg is 5.9h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Harrisonburg is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
Harrisonburg, VA
- Average high temperature in October: 63.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 45.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in October
Harrisonburg, VA
- Average pressure in October: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Harrisonburg, VA
- Average wind speed in October: 5.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in October
Harrisonburg, VA
- Average humidity in October: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and October (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and July (74%).
Average rainfall in October
Harrisonburg, VA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").
Average rainfall days in October
Harrisonburg, VA
- Average rainfall days in October: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Harrisonburg, VA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Harrisonburg, VA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Harrisonburg, VA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in October
Harrisonburg, VA
- Average sunshine days in October: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).
Average UV index in October
Harrisonburg, VA
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Harrisonburg, VA
- Average cloud cover in October: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in October
Harrisonburg, VA
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, April, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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