October weather forecast
Helen, WV

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another enjoyable autumn month in Helen, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45°F (7.2°C) and 63.7°F (17.6°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of October, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a moderately hot 75.9°F (24.4°C) in September to a comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C). In Helen, the average nighttime temperature during October is a chilly 45°F (7.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Helen, in October, during 13 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Helen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 180.7 days and collects up to 32.24" (819mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Helen, there are 50.3 snowfall days, and 27.09" (688mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of October in Helen, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Helen, the average sunshine in October is 5.9h.

UV index

In Helen, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Helen, is 63.7°F (17.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 45°F (7.2°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 appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 79%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Helen, in October, during 13 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Helen, West Virginia, the average day length in October is 11h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October in Helen, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:27 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Helen have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

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

Average temperature in October - Helen, WV
  • Average high temperature in October: 63.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Helen, WV

Average pressure in October - Helen, WV
  • Average pressure in October: 30.07"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
Helen, WV

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in October
Helen, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in October
Helen, WV

Average rainfall in October - Helen, WV
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.68"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in October
Helen, WV

Average rainfall days in October - Helen, WV
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Helen, WV

Average snowfall in October - Helen, WV
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Helen, WV

Average snowfall days in October - Helen, WV
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Helen, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Helen, WV

Average sunshine days in October - Helen, WV
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Helen, WV

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

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

Average cloud cover in October
Helen, WV

Average cloud cover in October - Helen, WV
  • Average cloud cover in October: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in October
Helen, WV

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

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

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