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
October's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 74.7°F (23.7°C) in September to a refreshing 63.7°F (17.6°C). Independence's average low-temperature is measured at a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) during October.Humidity
In Independence, the average relative humidity in October is 77%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically collects 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation.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 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Independence, there are 26.6 snowfall days, and 22.64" (575mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 14min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:28 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Independence, the average sunshine in October is 6.1h.UV index
In Independence, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in October
Independence, VA
- Average high temperature in October: 63.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 44.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).
Average pressure in October
Independence, 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
Independence, VA
- Average wind speed in October: 6.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in October
Independence, VA
- Average humidity in October: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, June, July and November (76%).
Average rainfall in October
Independence, VA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.32").
Average rainfall days in October
Independence, VA
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).
Average snowfall in October
Independence, VA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Independence, VA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Independence, 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 1min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in October
Independence, VA
- Average sunshine days in October: 18.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Independence, VA
- Average UV index in October: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Independence, VA
- Average cloud cover in October: 39
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in October
Independence, VA
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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