October weather forecast
Shamrock, WV

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Shamrock, West Virginia, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 65.5°F (18.6°C) and 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of October introduces a moderate change in Shamrock's weather, with average high-temperatures falling from September's warm 78.1°F (25.6°C) to a refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C). Throughout October, an average low-temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C) is experienced in Shamrock.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 77%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout October, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 181.3 rainfall days, and 34.37" (873mm) 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 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Shamrock, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.9 days and aggregates up to 17.48" (444mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Shamrock, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 12min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 6:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Shamrock, is 65.5°F (18.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 46.8°F (8.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

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

How many days does it rain in October?

In Shamrock, in October, during 12.4 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 6:30 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Shamrock?

In Shamrock, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.1h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Shamrock, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Shamrock, WV

Average temperature in October - Shamrock, WV
  • Average high temperature in October: 65.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Shamrock, WV

Average pressure in October - Shamrock, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Shamrock, WV

Average wind speed in October - Shamrock, WV
  • Average wind speed in October: 4.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in October
Shamrock, WV

Average humidity in October - Shamrock, WV
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Shamrock, WV

Average rainfall in October - Shamrock, WV
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in October
Shamrock, WV

Average rainfall days in October - Shamrock, WV
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Shamrock, WV

Average snowfall in October - Shamrock, WV
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Shamrock, WV

Average snowfall days in October - Shamrock, WV
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Shamrock, WV

Average sunshine days in October - Shamrock, WV
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Shamrock, WV

Average UV index in October - Shamrock, 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
Shamrock, WV

Average cloud cover in October - Shamrock, WV
  • Average cloud cover in October: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in October
Shamrock, WV

Average visibility in October - Shamrock, 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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