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
The commencement of October indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from September's warm 74.8°F (23.8°C) to an enjoyable 62.4°F (16.9°C). Athens's nights in October cool down to an average low-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 79%.Rainfall
In Athens, in October, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Athens, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.1 days and collects up to 33.62" (854mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 2.3 snowfall days, it receives 1.5" (38mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Athens, there are 62.6 snowfall days, and 40.2" (1021mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Athens, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 13min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:26 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.8h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Average temperature in October
Athens, WV
- Average high temperature in October: 62.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 43.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).
Average pressure in October
Athens, WV
- Average pressure in October: 30.06"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
Athens, WV
- Average wind speed in October: 5.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in October
Athens, WV
- Average humidity in October: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (78%).
Average rainfall in October
Athens, WV
- Average rainfall in October: 2.72"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days in October
Athens, WV
- Average rainfall days in October: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Athens, WV
- Average snowfall in October: 1.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Athens, WV
- Average snowfall days in October: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Athens, WV
- 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 months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in October
Athens, WV
- Average sunshine days in October: 14.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Athens, WV
- Average UV index in October: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Athens, WV
- Average cloud cover in October: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in October
Athens, WV
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).
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