October weather forecast
Mount Welcome, WV

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Mount Welcome, West Virginia, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 65.8°F (18.8°C) and min 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

The transition into October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a warm 78.1°F (25.6°C) in September to an enjoyable 65.8°F (18.8°C). During the month of October, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Mount Welcome, during October, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.9 rainfall days, and 31.54" (801mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Mount Welcome. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34.5 snowfall days, and 12.76" (324mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 11min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 6:26 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during October leads to these advisories:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

In October, in Mount Welcome, the average high-temperature is 65.8°F (18.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Mount Welcome, in October, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Welcome have in October?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 6:26 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Mount Welcome, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.9h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Mount Welcome, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Mount Welcome, WV

Average temperature in October - Mount Welcome, WV
  • Average high temperature in October: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in October
Mount Welcome, WV

Average pressure in October - Mount Welcome, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Mount Welcome, WV

Average wind speed in October - Mount Welcome, 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
Mount Welcome, WV

Average humidity in October - Mount Welcome, 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
Mount Welcome, WV

Average rainfall in October - Mount Welcome, WV
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in October
Mount Welcome, WV

Average rainfall days in October - Mount Welcome, WV
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Mount Welcome, WV

Average snowfall in October - Mount Welcome, WV
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Mount Welcome, WV

Average snowfall days in October - Mount Welcome, WV
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Mount Welcome, WV

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Mount Welcome, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 5min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Mount Welcome, WV

Average sunshine days in October - Mount Welcome, WV
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (10.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Mount Welcome, WV

Average UV index in October - Mount Welcome, 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
Mount Welcome, WV

Average cloud cover in October - Mount Welcome, WV
  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in October
Mount Welcome, WV

Average visibility in October - Mount Welcome, 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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