October weather forecastColonial Village, DC
October
Weather in October
October fully embraces Autumn's arrival in Colonial Village, with temperatures dropping further from the summer highs. This change in climate welcomes a refreshing shift in scenery, with radiant autumnal foliage adorning the cityscape. Crisp mornings, terrains blanketed in colorful leaves, and the smell of warm apple cider become familiar sensations as October progresses. Despite the reduction in temperature and daylight hours, the weather remains pleasant enough to enjoy all that autumn has to offer. Indeed, October visually transforms Colonial Village most distinctively, making it a visual feast for enthusiasts of the season.Temperature
The onset of October introduces a moderate change in Colonial Village's weather, with average high-temperatures falling from September's moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C) to an enjoyable 66.9°F (19.4°C). October brings Colonial Village a consistent average low-temperature of 51.3°F (10.7°C).Humidity
In Colonial Village, the average relative humidity in October is 75%.Rainfall
In Colonial Village, in October, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Colonial Village, there are 149.1 rainfall days, and 26.14" (664mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Colonial Village, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 10min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Colonial Village, the average sunshine in October is 5.7h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in October interprets into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Colonial Village, DC
- Average high temperature in October: 66.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 51.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).
Average pressure in October
Colonial Village, DC
- Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Colonial Village, DC
- Average wind speed in October: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in October
Colonial Village, DC
- Average humidity in October: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).
Average rainfall in October
Colonial Village, DC
- Average rainfall in October: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.57").
Average rainfall days in October
Colonial Village, DC
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in October
Colonial Village, DC
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Colonial Village, DC
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Colonial Village, DC
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 12min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in October
Colonial Village, DC
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Colonial Village, DC
- Average UV index in October: 4
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Colonial Village, DC
- Average cloud cover in October: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in October
Colonial Village, DC
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
