October weather forecast
Norton, VA

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Norton, Virginia, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 45.1°F (7.3°C) and max 64.8°F (18.2°C).

Temperature

Norton's October weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from September's moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C) to a refreshing 64.8°F (18.2°C). During October, the temperature is averaged to a low of 45.1°F (7.3°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 79%.

Rainfall

In Norton, in October, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 179.6 rainfall days, and 38.7" (983mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.4 snowfall days, it receives 1.18" (30mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45 snowfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:33 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6h.

UV index

In Norton, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during October morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Norton?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 64.8°F (18.2°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Norton, in October, during 13.5 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.4 snowfall days, it receives 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Norton, the average day length in October is 11h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:33 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

How high is the UV index in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in October
Norton, VA

Average temperature in October - Norton, VA
  • Average high temperature in October: 64.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Norton, VA

Average pressure in October - Norton, VA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.06"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Norton, VA

Average wind speed in October - Norton, VA
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in October
Norton, VA

Average humidity in October - Norton, VA
  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (77%).

Average rainfall in October
Norton, VA

Average rainfall in October - Norton, VA
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.94").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.52").

Average rainfall days in October
Norton, VA

Average rainfall days in October - Norton, VA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Norton, VA

Average snowfall in October - Norton, VA
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Norton, VA

Average snowfall days in October - Norton, VA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Norton, 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: 6h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Norton, VA

Average sunshine days in October - Norton, VA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9 days).

Average UV index in October
Norton, VA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Norton, VA

Average cloud cover in October - Norton, VA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in October
Norton, VA

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

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

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