October weather forecast
Hillsboro, VA

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Hillsboro, Virginia, is another refreshing autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 47.3°F (8.5°C) and an average high of 65.3°F (18.5°C).

Temperature

Hillsboro's weather in October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from September's moderately hot 77.4°F (25.2°C) to a comfortable 65.3°F (18.5°C). During October, Hillsboro sees a mean low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Hillsboro, in October, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.2 rainfall days, and 31.1" (790mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Hillsboro, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.9 days and aggregates up to 14.88" (378mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 10min.
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 7:38 am and sunset at 6:10 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Hillsboro, is 65.3°F (18.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month?

October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout October, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Hillsboro have in October?

In Hillsboro, the average day length in October is 11h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 6:10 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Hillsboro, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In Hillsboro, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Hillsboro, VA

Average temperature in October - Hillsboro, VA
  • Average high temperature in October: 65.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Hillsboro, VA

Average pressure in October - Hillsboro, 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
Hillsboro, VA

Average wind speed in October - Hillsboro, VA
  • Average wind speed in October: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Hillsboro, VA

Average humidity in October - Hillsboro, VA
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Hillsboro, VA

Average rainfall in October - Hillsboro, VA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.64"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in October
Hillsboro, VA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Hillsboro, VA

Average snowfall in October - Hillsboro, VA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Hillsboro, VA

Average snowfall days in October - Hillsboro, VA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Hillsboro, VA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Hillsboro, VA

Average sunshine days in October - Hillsboro, VA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Hillsboro, VA

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

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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Hillsboro, VA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Hillsboro, VA

Average visibility in October - Hillsboro, VA
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

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

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