October weather forecast
Sandston, VA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is an agreeable autumn month in Sandston, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 69.8°F (21°C) and min 52°F (11.1°C).

Temperature

As October commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a warm 81.3°F (27.4°C) in September to an agreeable 69.8°F (21°C). Sandston's nights in October cool down to an average low-temperature of 52°F (11.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 75%.

Rainfall

In Sandston, in October, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 133.2 rainfall days, and 18.94" (481mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Sandston, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Sandston, the average sunshine in October is 5.6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during October translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 69.8°F (21°C) and 52°F (11.1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 75%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Sandston, during October, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Sandston?

In Sandston, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in October?

In Sandston, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Sandston?

In Sandston, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.6h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Sandston?

In Sandston, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Sandston, VA

Average temperature in October - Sandston, VA
  • Average high temperature in October: 69.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 52°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Sandston, VA

Average pressure in October - Sandston, VA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Sandston, VA

Average wind speed in October - Sandston, VA
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in October
Sandston, VA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in October
Sandston, VA

Average rainfall in October - Sandston, VA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").

Average rainfall days in October
Sandston, VA

Average rainfall days in October - Sandston, VA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Sandston, VA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Sandston, VA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 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
Sandston, VA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Sandston, 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: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Sandston, VA

Average sunshine days in October - Sandston, VA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and December (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Sandston, VA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Sandston, VA

Average cloud cover in October - Sandston, VA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in October
Sandston, VA

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

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

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