October weather forecast
Minden, WV

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Minden, West Virginia, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 44.2°F (6.8°C) and max 62.6°F (17°C).

Temperature

Minden experiences a temperature shift at the start of October, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C) in September to a refreshing 62.6°F (17°C). Throughout October, the temperature in Minden tends to fall to a consistent average low of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 80%.

Rainfall

In Minden, West Virginia, during October, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 183.4 rainfall days, and 36.97" (939mm) 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 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Minden, there are 54.9 snowfall days, and 35.28" (896mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Minden, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:26 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Minden, the average sunshine in October is 5.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in October translates into this advice:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Minden, is 62.6°F (17°C), while the average low-temperature is 44.2°F (6.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in October in Minden?

In Minden, in October, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Minden have in October?

The average day length in October in Minden is 11h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:26 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Minden have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Minden, WV

Average temperature in October - Minden, WV
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Minden, WV

Average pressure in October - Minden, 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
Minden, WV

Average wind speed in October - Minden, WV
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Minden, WV

Average humidity in October - Minden, WV
  • Average humidity in October: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (78%).

Average rainfall in October
Minden, WV

Average rainfall in October - Minden, WV
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in October
Minden, WV

Average rainfall days in October - Minden, WV
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Minden, WV

Average snowfall in October - Minden, WV
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.48").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Minden, WV

Average snowfall days in October - Minden, WV
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Minden, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Minden, WV

Average sunshine days in October - Minden, WV
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Minden, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Minden, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in October
Minden, WV

Average visibility in October - Minden, 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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