October weather forecast
Long Island, VA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Long Island, Virginia, is another pleasant autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68.4°F (20.2°C) and 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of October results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C) in September to a pleasant 68.4°F (20.2°C). Throughout October, Long Island encounters an average temperature drop to a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 75%.

Rainfall

In Long Island, in October, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Long Island, there are 158 rainfall days, and 30.55" (776mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Long Island, Virginia. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.7 snowfall days, and 8.86" (225mm) 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 7:12 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Long Island is 5.9h.

UV index

In Long Island, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in October interprets into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Long Island in October?

In Long Island, 68.4°F (20.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 49.3°F (9.6°C) is the average low-temperature during October. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Long Island?

The average relative humidity in October is 75%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Long Island, in October, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically 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.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Long Island have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Long Island, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in October
Long Island, VA

Average temperature in October - Long Island, VA
  • Average high temperature in October: 68.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 49.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Long Island, VA

Average pressure in October - Long Island, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Long Island, VA

Average wind speed in October - Long Island, VA
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Long Island, VA

Average humidity in October - Long Island, VA
  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in October
Long Island, VA

Average rainfall in October - Long Island, VA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in October
Long Island, VA

Average rainfall days in October - Long Island, VA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Long Island, VA

Average snowfall in October - Long Island, VA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Long Island, VA

Average snowfall days in October - Long Island, VA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 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
Long Island, VA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Long Island, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Long Island, VA

Average sunshine days in October - Long Island, VA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in October
Long Island, VA

Average UV index in October - Long Island, VA
  • Average UV index in October: 4

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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Long Island, VA

Average cloud cover in October - Long Island, VA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Long Island, VA

Average visibility in October - Long Island, VA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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