October weather forecast
Shirley, WV

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Shirley, West Virginia, is another comfortable autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average high of 63.3°F (17.4°C).

Temperature

In October, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a moderately hot 76.8°F (24.9°C) in September to a refreshing 63.3°F (17.4°C). Shirley experiences a mean low-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) during October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Shirley, in October, during 15 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shirley, there are 186.8 rainfall days, and 38.7" (983mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Shirley. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.9 snowfall days, and 29.41" (747mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 9min.
On the first day of October in Shirley, West Virginia, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Shirley, West Virginia, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Shirley in October?

In Shirley, 63.3°F (17.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 45.5°F (7.5°C) is the average low-temperature during October. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Shirley?

In Shirley, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in October is 79%.

How much does it rain in Shirley in October?

In Shirley, during October, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Shirley?

October is the first month it typically snows in Shirley, West Virginia. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Shirley?

The average day length in October in Shirley, West Virginia, is 11h and 9min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Shirley?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Shirley?

The average sunshine duration in October in Shirley, West Virginia, is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in October in Shirley?

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

Average temperature in October - Shirley, WV
  • Average high temperature in October: 63.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).

Average pressure in October
Shirley, WV

Average pressure in October - Shirley, 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
Shirley, WV

Average wind speed in October - Shirley, 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 (4mph).

Average humidity in October
Shirley, WV

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in October
Shirley, WV

Average rainfall in October - Shirley, WV
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

Average rainfall days in October
Shirley, WV

Average rainfall days in October - Shirley, WV
  • Average rainfall days in October: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Shirley, WV

Average snowfall in October - Shirley, WV
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Shirley, WV

Average snowfall days in October - Shirley, WV
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Shirley, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Shirley, WV

Average sunshine days in October - Shirley, WV
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Shirley, WV

Average UV index in October - Shirley, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Shirley, WV

Average cloud cover in October - Shirley, WV
  • Average cloud cover in October: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in October
Shirley, WV

Average visibility in October - Shirley, 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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