October weather forecast
Sheppards, VA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is an agreeable autumn month in Sheppards, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 68.5°F (20.3°C) and 50.2°F (10.1°C).

Temperature

The transition into October is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C) in September to an agreeable 68.5°F (20.3°C). An average temperature of 50.2°F (10.1°C) marks the nights in October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Sheppards, in October, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159.5 rainfall days, and 31.1" (790mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sheppards are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.7 snowfall days, and 9.41" (239mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Sheppards is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of October in Sheppards, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Sheppards is 5.9h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in October translates into this advice:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. 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
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Sheppards?

October temperatures in Sheppards, Virginia, vary between a high-temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C) and a low-temperature of 50.2°F (10.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Sheppards?

The average relative humidity in October in Sheppards, Virginia, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in October in Sheppards?

In Sheppards, Virginia, in October, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Sheppards?

October is the first month it typically snows in Sheppards. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Sheppards?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Sheppards?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sheppards, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sheppards have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Sheppards, Virginia, is 5.9h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Sheppards?

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

Average temperature in October - Sheppards, VA
  • Average high temperature in October: 68.5°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 (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 50.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Sheppards, VA

Average pressure in October - Sheppards, 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
Sheppards, VA

Average wind speed in October - Sheppards, VA
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Sheppards, VA

Average humidity in October - Sheppards, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in October
Sheppards, VA

Average rainfall in October - Sheppards, VA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.44"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in October
Sheppards, VA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Sheppards, VA

Average snowfall in October - Sheppards, VA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.08"

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

Average snowfall days in October
Sheppards, VA

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.7 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
Sheppards, VA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Sheppards, 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 5min

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

Average sunshine days in October
Sheppards, VA

Average sunshine days in October - Sheppards, VA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Sheppards, VA

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

Average cloud cover in October
Sheppards, VA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Sheppards, VA

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

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

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