October weather forecastSandy Springs, GA
October
Weather in October
October witnesses a further drop in temperature in Sandy Springs, setting a clear path into winter. The city experiences a reduction in daylight hours and sunshine, indicative of the shorter fall days. Despite the drop in temperature, rainfall is at its minimum in October with only 9.5 rainy days, a sharp contrast to September. Supplementary to its serene atmosphere, the month is characterized by a moderate wind speed. As November approaches, residents should prepare for a further reduction in temperatures, shorter days, and increased rainfall.Temperature
The shift to October brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderately hot 84°F (28.9°C) in September to a pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C). Sandy Springs witnesses an average low-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C) throughout the month of October.Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 70%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall in Sandy Springs is October, when the rain falls for 9.5 days and typically collects 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Sandy Springs, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 19min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:21 pm. On the last day of October, in Sandy Springs, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:45 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 7.1h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 4 during October leads to these advisories:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Sandy Springs, GA
- Average high temperature in October: 72.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 53.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).
Average pressure in October
Sandy Springs, GA
- Average pressure in October: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Sandy Springs, GA
- Average wind speed in October: 6.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).
Average humidity in October
Sandy Springs, GA
- Average humidity in October: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (68%).
Average rainfall in October
Sandy Springs, GA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.16").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.17").
Average rainfall days in October
Sandy Springs, GA
- Average rainfall days in October: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
Sandy Springs, GA
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Sandy Springs, GA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Sandy Springs, GA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in October: 7h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in October
Sandy Springs, GA
- Average sunshine days in October: 20.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.7 days).
Average UV index in October
Sandy Springs, GA
- Average UV index in October: 4
The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Sandy Springs, GA
- Average cloud cover in October: 31
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in October
Sandy Springs, GA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
