October weather forecast
Roanoke, VA

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Stunning dawn in the city of Roanoke, Virginia
Stunning dawn in the city of Roanoke, Virginia

Weather in October

Roanoke in October is a sight to behold as the city bursts into a mesmerizing palette of fall colors. Though the temperatures cool down to the mid-60s, warmth persists during the daytime. The city experiences a significant decrease in rainfall, clearing the skies for remarkable views of the autumnal landscape. Starting from increased wind speed in October, the weather begins its transition towards the colder months. Roanoke wears its magnificent fall coat this month, signaling the approaching winter.

Temperature

Roanoke's weather in October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from September's moderately hot 77.7°F (25.4°C) to an enjoyable 65.8°F (18.8°C). In Roanoke, in October, the average low-temperature is a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Roanoke, in October, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Roanoke, there are 145.5 rainfall days, and 25.04" (636mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Roanoke are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Roanoke. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Roanoke, Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.9 days and aggregates up to 11.42" (290mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Roanoke is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Roanoke in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Roanoke, is 65.8°F (18.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 46.6°F (8.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Roanoke?

In Roanoke, Virginia, the average relative humidity in October is 76%.

How many days does it rain in October in Roanoke?

In Roanoke, Virginia, during October, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Roanoke?

October is the first month it typically snows in Roanoke, Virginia. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Roanoke have in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Roanoke?

On the first day of October in Roanoke, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Roanoke?

The average sunshine duration in October in Roanoke, Virginia, is 6h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Roanoke?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Roanoke, VA

Average temperature in October - Roanoke, VA
  • Average high temperature in October: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Roanoke, VA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Roanoke, VA

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

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

Average humidity in October
Roanoke, VA

Average humidity in October - Roanoke, VA
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Roanoke, VA

Average rainfall in October - Roanoke, VA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in October
Roanoke, VA

Average rainfall days in October - Roanoke, VA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Roanoke, VA

Average snowfall in October - Roanoke, VA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Roanoke, VA

Average snowfall days in October - Roanoke, VA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
Roanoke, VA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Roanoke, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Roanoke, VA

Average sunshine days in October - Roanoke, VA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Roanoke, VA

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

Average cloud cover in October
Roanoke, VA

Average cloud cover in October - Roanoke, VA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Roanoke, VA

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

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

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