October weather forecast
Peterson, WV

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Peterson, West Virginia, is another refreshing autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average high of 63.7°F (17.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of October indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C) in September to a comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C). Throughout October nights, Peterson experiences a consistent temperature average of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout October, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Peterson, West Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182.8 days and collects up to 38.62" (981mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Peterson. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 1.02" (26mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.9 snowfall days, and 32.17" (817mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 7:04 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

In Peterson, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Peterson, is 63.7°F (17.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 45.5°F (7.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Peterson?

In October, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Peterson, in October, during 14.5 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Peterson have in October?

In Peterson, the average day length in October is 11h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 7:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Peterson have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in October?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Peterson, WV

Average pressure in October - Peterson, WV
  • Average pressure in October: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Peterson, WV

Average wind speed in October - Peterson, WV
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in October
Peterson, WV

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Peterson, WV

Average rainfall in October - Peterson, WV
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in October
Peterson, WV

Average rainfall days in October - Peterson, WV
  • Average rainfall days in October: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Peterson, WV

Average snowfall in October - Peterson, WV
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Peterson, WV

Average snowfall days in October - Peterson, WV
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Peterson, WV
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Peterson, WV

Average sunshine days in October - Peterson, WV
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (7.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Peterson, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, July 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
Peterson, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in October
Peterson, WV

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

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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