October weather forecastCarolina, AL

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Carolina, Alabama, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.3°F (14.6°C) and 79°F (26.1°C).

Temperature

October brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a hot 87.3°F (30.7°C) in September to a warm 79°F (26.1°C). Carolina observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 58.3°F (14.6°C) during the month of October.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 70%, October is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Carolina, in October, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.9 rainfall days, and 13.39" (340mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Carolina is 11h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:30 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Carolina, the average sunshine in October is 7.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 79°F (26.1°C) and a low-temperature of 58.3°F (14.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 100.4°F (38°C).

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

In Carolina, the average relative humidity in October is 70%.

In Carolina, during October, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

March through November are months without snowfall.

In October, the average day length is 11h and 24min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Carolina, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CDT.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 7.9h.

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Carolina is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Carolina, AL

  • Average high temperature in October: 79°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 58.3°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Carolina, AL

  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Carolina, AL

  • Average wind speed in October: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Carolina, AL

  • Average humidity in October: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in October
Carolina, AL

  • Average rainfall in October: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March, September and November (0.75").

Average rainfall days in October
Carolina, AL

  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.7 days).

Average snowfall days in October
Carolina, AL

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Carolina, AL

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Carolina, AL

  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Carolina, AL

  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in October
Carolina, AL

  • Average cloud cover in October: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Carolina, AL

  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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