October weather forecast
Chiefton, WV

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Chiefton, West Virginia, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63.5°F (17.5°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

The beginning of October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C) in September to a comfortable 63.5°F (17.5°C). During October, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 45.5°F (7.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In Chiefton, the average relative humidity in October is 79%.

Rainfall

In Chiefton, during October, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. In Chiefton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 189.3 days and collects up to 36.97" (939mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Chiefton. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 57.8 snowfall days, and 28.9" (734mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:03 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During October, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

The high-temperature, in October, in Chiefton, is 63.5°F (17.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 45.5°F (7.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Chiefton, the average relative humidity in October is 79%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Chiefton, in October, it is raining for 14.9 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Chiefton have in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 9min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Chiefton have in October?

In Chiefton, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In Chiefton, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Chiefton, WV

Average temperature in October - Chiefton, WV
  • Average high temperature in October: 63.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Chiefton, WV

Average pressure in October - Chiefton, WV
  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"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
Chiefton, WV

Average wind speed in October - Chiefton, WV
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in October
Chiefton, WV

Average humidity in October - Chiefton, WV
  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in October
Chiefton, WV

Average rainfall in October - Chiefton, WV
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in October
Chiefton, WV

Average rainfall days in October - Chiefton, WV
  • Average rainfall days in October: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Chiefton, WV

Average snowfall in October - Chiefton, WV
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.52").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Chiefton, WV

Average snowfall days in October - Chiefton, WV
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Chiefton, WV

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Chiefton, WV
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Chiefton, WV

Average sunshine days in October - Chiefton, WV
  • Average sunshine days in October: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Chiefton, WV

Average UV index in October - Chiefton, WV
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Chiefton, WV

Average cloud cover in October - Chiefton, WV
  • Average cloud cover in October: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in October
Chiefton, WV

Average visibility in October - Chiefton, WV
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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