October weather forecast
Stafford, VA

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Stafford, Virginia, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.5°F (10.3°C) and 67.1°F (19.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of October, Stafford's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from September's warm 79.3°F (26.3°C) to a refreshing 67.1°F (19.5°C). During October in Stafford, the average low-temperature is recorded at a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Humidity

October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout October, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Stafford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.6 days and collects up to 31.61" (803mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 11min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 6:10 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Stafford is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 4 in October translates into these instructions:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 67.1°F (19.5°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What are the most humid months in Stafford?

October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months in Stafford.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Stafford, in October, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Stafford?

May through October are months without snowfall in Stafford.

Does it snow in October?

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

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Stafford, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 6:10 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Stafford have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In Stafford, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Stafford, VA

Average temperature in October - Stafford, VA
  • Average high temperature in October: 67.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 50.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Stafford, VA

Average pressure in October - Stafford, 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
Stafford, VA

Average wind speed in October - Stafford, VA
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Stafford, VA

Average humidity in October - Stafford, VA
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April and July (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Stafford, VA

Average rainfall in October - Stafford, VA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.97").

Average rainfall days in October
Stafford, VA

Average rainfall days in October - Stafford, VA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Stafford, VA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Stafford, VA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 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
Stafford, VA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Stafford, VA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • 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 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Stafford, VA

Average sunshine days in October - Stafford, VA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Stafford, VA

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

Average cloud cover in October
Stafford, VA

Average cloud cover in October - Stafford, VA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Stafford, VA

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

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

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