October weather forecast
Wightman, VA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another pleasant autumn month in Wightman, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 69.4°F (20.8°C) and min 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Temperature

The shift from September to October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a moderately hot 81.3°F (27.4°C) to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). Wightman records a mean low-temperature of 51.1°F (10.6°C) in October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Wightman, in October, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wightman, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.4 days and collects up to 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Wightman. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Wightman, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.4 days and aggregates up to 8.23" (209mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 4 in October transforms into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Wightman in October?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Wightman, is 69.4°F (20.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 51.1°F (10.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

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

How many days does it rain in October in Wightman?

In Wightman, during October, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

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

How many hours of daylight does Wightman have in October?

In Wightman, the average day length in October is 11h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Wightman have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Wightman, VA

Average temperature in October - Wightman, VA
  • Average high temperature in October: 69.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 51.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Wightman, VA

Average pressure in October - Wightman, 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
Wightman, VA

Average wind speed in October - Wightman, VA
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in October
Wightman, VA

Average humidity in October - Wightman, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Wightman, VA

Average rainfall in October - Wightman, VA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.28"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in October
Wightman, VA

Average rainfall days in October - Wightman, VA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Wightman, VA

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

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

Average snowfall days in October
Wightman, VA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Wightman, VA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 0min

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

Average sunshine days in October
Wightman, VA

Average sunshine days in October - Wightman, VA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in October
Wightman, VA

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

Average cloud cover in October
Wightman, VA

Average cloud cover in October - Wightman, VA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Wightman, VA

Average visibility in October - Wightman, 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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