October weather forecast
Pettys Corner, VA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is an agreeable autumn month in Pettys Corner, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 69.4°F (20.8°C) and min 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Temperature

Arrival of October comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderately hot 81.3°F (27.4°C) in September to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). Pettys Corner records an average nighttime low of 51.1°F (10.6°C) in October.

Humidity

In Pettys Corner, the average relative humidity in October is 76%.

Rainfall

In Pettys Corner, in October, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Pettys Corner, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.4 days and collects up to 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. 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 9.4 snowfall days, and 8.23" (209mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Pettys Corner, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in October interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Pettys Corner, is 69.4°F (20.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 51.1°F (10.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Pettys Corner, Virginia, in October, during 9.8 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Pettys Corner have in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Pettys Corner, VA

Average temperature in October - Pettys Corner, VA
  • Average high temperature in October: 69.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 51.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Pettys Corner, VA

Average pressure in October - Pettys Corner, VA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Pettys Corner, VA

Average wind speed in October - Pettys Corner, VA
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in October
Pettys Corner, VA

Average humidity in October - Pettys Corner, VA
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Pettys Corner, VA

Average rainfall in October - Pettys Corner, VA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.28"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in October
Pettys Corner, VA

Average rainfall days in October - Pettys Corner, VA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Pettys Corner, VA

Average snowfall in October - Pettys Corner, VA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Pettys Corner, VA

Average snowfall days in October - Pettys Corner, VA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Pettys Corner, VA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Pettys Corner, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Pettys Corner, VA

Average sunshine days in October - Pettys Corner, VA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in October
Pettys Corner, VA

Average UV index in October - Pettys Corner, 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
Pettys Corner, VA

Average cloud cover in October - Pettys Corner, VA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Pettys Corner, VA

Average visibility in October - Pettys Corner, 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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