October weather forecast
Philippi, WV

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Weather in October

October steps in with a pronounced nip in the air, reinforcing the onset of the fall season in Philippi. The weather records a maximum temperature of 62.4°F (16.9°C), signaling the nearing winter. The city transforms artistically with leaves turning color and the chill setting in. The cooler October evenings call for cozy nights while wrapping up in warm comfort.

Temperature

Start of October brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from September's warm 74.8°F (23.8°C) to a refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C). Philippi's temperature lowers to a mean of 44.2°F (6.8°C) during the nights in October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout October, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Philippi, there are 189.2 rainfall days, and 36.93" (938mm) 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 snowfall days, it receives 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Philippi, there are 62.9 snowfall days, and 37.36" (949mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

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 rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in October translates into this advice:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Philippi, is 62.4°F (16.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 44.2°F (6.8°C). 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, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

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

How many days does it rain in October?

In Philippi, in October, during 14.5 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1 snowfall days, it receives 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Philippi have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.6h.

How high is the UV index in October in Philippi?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate 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
Philippi, WV

Average temperature in October - Philippi, WV
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.2°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 (22.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Philippi, WV

Average pressure in October - Philippi, 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
Philippi, WV

Average wind speed in October - Philippi, 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 (4.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Philippi, WV

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in October
Philippi, WV

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in October
Philippi, WV

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Philippi, WV

Average snowfall in October - Philippi, WV
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.06"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (8.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Philippi, WV

Average snowfall days in October - Philippi, WV
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Philippi, 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 4min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Philippi, WV

Average sunshine days in October - Philippi, WV
  • Average sunshine days in October: 13.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and October (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Philippi, WV

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

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

Average cloud cover in October
Philippi, WV

Average cloud cover in October - Philippi, 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
Philippi, WV

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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