October weather forecast
Mountcastle, VA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Mountcastle, Virginia, is another pleasant autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 69.6°F (20.9°C) and min 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Temperature

The beginning of October marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a warm 80.8°F (27.1°C) in September to a pleasant 69.6°F (20.9°C). In October, the average low-temperature records at a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 77%.

Rainfall

In Mountcastle, in October, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.1 rainfall days, and 33.27" (845mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of October in Mountcastle, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

In Mountcastle, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

In October, in Mountcastle, the average high-temperature is 69.6°F (20.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 52.7°F (11.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Mountcastle, Virginia, in October, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Mountcastle, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in October?

In Mountcastle, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October in Mountcastle, Virginia, is 11h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.6h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Mountcastle, VA

Average temperature in October - Mountcastle, VA
  • Average high temperature in October: 69.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 52.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Mountcastle, VA

Average pressure in October - Mountcastle, 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
Mountcastle, VA

Average wind speed in October - Mountcastle, VA
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Mountcastle, VA

Average humidity in October - Mountcastle, VA
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Mountcastle, VA

Average rainfall in October - Mountcastle, VA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in October
Mountcastle, VA

Average rainfall days in October - Mountcastle, VA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Mountcastle, VA

Average snowfall in October - Mountcastle, VA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Mountcastle, VA

Average snowfall days in October - Mountcastle, VA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Mountcastle, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Mountcastle, VA

Average sunshine days in October - Mountcastle, VA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Mountcastle, VA

Average UV index in October - Mountcastle, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Mountcastle, VA

Average cloud cover in October - Mountcastle, VA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in October
Mountcastle, VA

Average visibility in October - Mountcastle, VA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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