October weather forecast
Josephine, WV

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Josephine, West Virginia, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 62.6°F (17°C).

Temperature

The shift from September to October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a warm 75.2°F (24°C) to a refreshing 62.6°F (17°C). An average low-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) is recorded during the nights in October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Josephine is 79%.

Rainfall

In Josephine, West Virginia, in October, during 13.5 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Josephine, West Virginia, there are 187.4 rainfall days, and 35.39" (899mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In Josephine, during the entire year, snow falls for 63.4 days and aggregates up to 40.04" (1017mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of October in Josephine, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Josephine 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 moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in October interprets into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Josephine in October?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Josephine, is 62.6°F (17°C) and the average low-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Josephine?

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

How many days does it rain in October in Josephine?

In Josephine, during October, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Josephine?

October is the first month it typically snows in Josephine. Throughout October, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Josephine have in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Josephine?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:27 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Josephine have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

How high is the UV index in October in Josephine?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Josephine, West Virginia, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Josephine, WV

Average temperature in October - Josephine, WV
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Josephine, WV

Average pressure in October - Josephine, 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
Josephine, WV

Average wind speed in October - Josephine, 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 (4.2mph).

Average humidity in October
Josephine, WV

Average humidity in October - Josephine, 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
Josephine, WV

Average rainfall in October - Josephine, WV
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in October
Josephine, WV

Average rainfall days in October - Josephine, WV
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Josephine, WV

Average snowfall in October - Josephine, WV
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Josephine, WV

Average snowfall days in October - Josephine, WV
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Josephine, 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 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Josephine, WV

Average sunshine days in October - Josephine, WV
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Josephine, WV

Average UV index in October - Josephine, 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
Josephine, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in October
Josephine, WV

Average visibility in October - Josephine, 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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