October weather forecast
Forest Hill, WV

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Forest Hill, West Virginia, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 43.5°F (6.4°C) and 62.2°F (16.8°C).

Temperature

Onset of October comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a warm 74.5°F (23.6°C) in September to a comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C). Throughout October, a steady low-temperature average of 43.5°F (6.4°C) is noted.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Forest Hill is 80%.

Rainfall

In Forest Hill, in October, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Forest Hill, there are 165.3 rainfall days, and 25.35" (644mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Forest Hill. October is the first month it typically snows in Forest Hill. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Forest Hill, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.1 days and aggregates up to 14.61" (371mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Forest Hill, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Forest Hill, the average sunshine in October is 5.7h.

UV index

In Forest Hill, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Forest Hill?

The high-temperature, in October, in Forest Hill, is 62.2°F (16.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 43.5°F (6.4°C). In August, 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, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Forest Hill?

In October, the average relative humidity in Forest Hill, West Virginia, is 80%.

How much does it rain in Forest Hill in October?

In October, in Forest Hill, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout October, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Forest Hill?

October is the first month it typically snows in Forest Hill, West Virginia. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Forest Hill have in October?

In Forest Hill, the average day length in October is 11h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Forest Hill?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Forest Hill, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:25 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Forest Hill have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Forest Hill, West Virginia, is 5.7h.

How high is the UV index in October in Forest Hill?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Forest Hill is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Forest Hill, WV

Average temperature in October - Forest Hill, WV
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.2°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 (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Forest Hill, WV

Average pressure in October - Forest Hill, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Forest Hill, WV

Average wind speed in October - Forest Hill, WV
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in October
Forest Hill, WV

Average humidity in October - Forest Hill, WV
  • Average humidity in October: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (78%).

Average rainfall in October
Forest Hill, WV

Average rainfall in October - Forest Hill, WV
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in October
Forest Hill, WV

Average rainfall days in October - Forest Hill, WV
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Forest Hill, WV

Average snowfall in October - Forest Hill, WV
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Forest Hill, WV

Average snowfall days in October - Forest Hill, WV
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 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
Forest Hill, WV

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Forest Hill, 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 4min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Forest Hill, WV

Average sunshine days in October - Forest Hill, WV
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

Average UV index in October
Forest Hill, WV

Average UV index in October - Forest Hill, 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
Forest Hill, WV

Average cloud cover in October - Forest Hill, WV
  • Average cloud cover in October: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in October
Forest Hill, WV

Average visibility in October - Forest Hill, WV
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

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

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