October weather forecast
Forks of Coal, WV

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Forks of Coal, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 66°F (18.9°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during October, decreasing from a warm 78.3°F (25.7°C) in September to a refreshing 66°F (18.9°C). The average temperature during October nights is registered at a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Humidity

In Forks of Coal, the average relative humidity in October is 77%.

Rainfall

In Forks of Coal, during October, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.9 rainfall days, and 16.5" (419mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.1 snowfall days, and 8.27" (210mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Forks of Coal, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 6:28 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 66°F (18.9°C) and a low-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout October, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows in Forks of Coal. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 6:28 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Forks of Coal, WV

Average temperature in October - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average high temperature in October: 66°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in October
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Average pressure in October - Forks of Coal, 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
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Average wind speed in October - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in October
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Average humidity in October - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in October
Forks of Coal, WV

Average rainfall in October - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.83").

Average rainfall days in October
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Average rainfall days in October - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in October
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Average snowfall in October - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
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Average snowfall days in October - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 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
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Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Forks of Coal, WV
  • 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Forks of Coal, WV

Average sunshine days in October - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in October
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Average UV index in October - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average UV index in October: 3

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
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Average cloud cover in October - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average cloud cover in October: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
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Average visibility in October - Forks of Coal, WV
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

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

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