October weather forecast
Poquoson, VA

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Weather in October

October ushers in the crisp autumn air with cooling temperatures. The landscape starts glowing in the seasonal hues of oranges, yellows, and reds. With shorter days and extended nights, early sunsets paint the sky in stunning colours. Despite a noticeable drop in temperatures from September, October retains a soothing garner, almost identical to November, only with more plentiful sunshine.

Temperature

The shift from September to October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a warm 78.8°F (26°C) to an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C). Poquoson records an average temperature drop to a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C) in October.

Humidity

In Poquoson, the average relative humidity in October is 75%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout October, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Poquoson, there are 161.2 rainfall days, and 28.43" (722mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Poquoson, the average sunshine in October is 5.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
Updated: Jun 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

In Poquoson, in October, the average high-temperature is 68.9°F (20.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 57.9°F (14.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Poquoson, the average relative humidity in October is 75%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Poquoson, in October, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Poquoson, snow does not fall in April through November.

What is the average length of the day 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 7:01 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Poquoson, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate 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
Poquoson, VA

Average temperature in October - Poquoson, VA
  • Average high temperature in October: 68.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 57.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Poquoson, VA

Average pressure in October - Poquoson, VA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Poquoson, VA

Average wind speed in October - Poquoson, VA
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8mph).

Average humidity in October
Poquoson, VA

Average humidity in October - Poquoson, VA
  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Poquoson, VA

Average rainfall in October - Poquoson, VA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.85").

Average rainfall days in October
Poquoson, VA

Average rainfall days in October - Poquoson, VA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Poquoson, VA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Poquoson, VA

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.3 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
Poquoson, VA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Poquoson, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Poquoson, VA

Average sunshine days in October - Poquoson, VA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Poquoson, VA

Average UV index in October - Poquoson, VA
  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Poquoson, VA

Average cloud cover in October - Poquoson, VA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in October
Poquoson, VA

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

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

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