October weather forecast
Poetown, VA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Poetown, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 45.7°F (7.6°C) and max 65.3°F (18.5°C).

Temperature

In October, the average high-temperature goes from a warm 77.4°F (25.2°C) in September to a refreshing 65.3°F (18.5°C). The mean low-temperature during October nights is a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 78%.

Rainfall

In Poetown, in October, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.1 rainfall days, and 32.09" (815mm) 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 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 1.02" (26mm) of snow. In Poetown, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.4 days and aggregates up to 22.36" (568mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Poetown, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.1h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 65.3°F (18.5°C) and a low-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 78%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Poetown, in October, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Poetown?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Poetown, the average day length in October is 11h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Poetown?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Poetown have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.1h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In Poetown, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Poetown, VA

Average temperature in October - Poetown, VA
  • Average high temperature in October: 65.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Poetown, VA

Average pressure in October - Poetown, 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
Poetown, VA

Average wind speed in October - Poetown, VA
  • Average wind speed in October: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Poetown, VA

Average humidity in October - Poetown, VA
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Poetown, VA

Average rainfall in October - Poetown, VA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in October
Poetown, VA

Average rainfall days in October - Poetown, VA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Poetown, VA

Average snowfall in October - Poetown, VA
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Poetown, VA

Average snowfall days in October - Poetown, VA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Poetown, 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: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Poetown, VA

Average sunshine days in October - Poetown, VA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Poetown, VA

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

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
Poetown, VA

Average cloud cover in October - Poetown, VA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in October
Poetown, VA

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

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

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