Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
October indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from September's moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) to a refreshing 63.9°F (17.7°C). Throughout October nights, Shortt Gap registers an average low-temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C).Humidity
In Shortt Gap, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout October, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shortt Gap, there are 155.9 rainfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) 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 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.2 snowfall days, and 18.03" (458mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 13min.On the first day of October in Shortt Gap, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 6:30 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Shortt Gap, Virginia, the average sunshine in October is 6.1h.UV index
In Shortt Gap, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. 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. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in October
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average high temperature in October: 63.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 43.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).
Average pressure in October
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average pressure in October: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average wind speed in October: 5.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in October
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average humidity in October: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in October
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average rainfall in October: 1.77"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").
Average rainfall days in October
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Shortt Gap, 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: 6h and 1min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in October
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average sunshine days in October: 18.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average cloud cover in October: 43
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 37).
Average visibility in October
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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