October weather forecast
Point Pleasant, WV

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Weather in October

As October approaches, the weather in Point Pleasant continues its trend towards colder days. The drop in temperature ushers in a crispness to the air, distinctive of the fall season. Despite the cooler weather, the rainfall volume sustains at levels seen during September. The trees around the city begin their display of multicolored foliage, further enhancing the outdoors. As the wind speed picks up pace, dust and leaves fly heralding the arrival of winter.

Temperature

The commencement of October indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from September's moderately hot 79°F (26.1°C) to a refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C). During October, the temperature is averaged to a low of 47.1°F (8.4°C) at night.

Humidity

In Point Pleasant, the average relative humidity in October is 77%.

Rainfall

In Point Pleasant, during October, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. In Point Pleasant, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.2 days and collects up to 27.56" (700mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Point Pleasant, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:28 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in October translates into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during October are 65.8°F (18.8°C) and 47.1°F (8.4°C) respectively. 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 evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Point Pleasant, in October, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in October?

In Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does Point Pleasant have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Point Pleasant?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:28 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Point Pleasant have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Point Pleasant is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Point Pleasant, WV

Average temperature in October - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average high temperature in October: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Point Pleasant, WV

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

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

Average wind speed in October
Point Pleasant, WV

Average wind speed in October - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Point Pleasant, WV

Average humidity in October - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Point Pleasant, WV

Average rainfall in October - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in October
Point Pleasant, WV

Average rainfall days in October - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Point Pleasant, WV

Average snowfall in October - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Point Pleasant, WV

Average snowfall days in October - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Point Pleasant, WV

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Point Pleasant, 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: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Point Pleasant, WV

Average sunshine days in October - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Point Pleasant, WV

Average UV index in October - Point Pleasant, 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
Point Pleasant, WV

Average cloud cover in October - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average cloud cover in October: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Point Pleasant, WV

Average visibility in October - Point Pleasant, WV
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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