October weather forecastBenfield, MD

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Benfield, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and an average high of 65.5°F (18.6°C).

Temperature

In Benfield, the beginning of October is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from September's moderately hot 77.4°F (25.2°C) to a refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C). In the month of October, the average low-temperature usually rests at a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Benfield is 75%.

Rainfall

In Benfield, in October, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.7 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of October, in Benfield, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.7h.

UV index

In Benfield, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

In Benfield, in October, the average high-temperature is 65.5°F (18.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 52.9°F (11.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

The average relative humidity in October is 75%.

In October, in Benfield, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout October, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Benfield, snow does not fall in May through October.

In Benfield, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

The average day length in October is 11h and 10min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in October in Benfield is 5.7h.

In Benfield, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Benfield, MD

  • Average high temperature in October: 65.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 52.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Benfield, MD

  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Benfield, MD

  • Average wind speed in October: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in October
Benfield, MD

  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Benfield, MD

  • Average rainfall in October: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in October
Benfield, MD

  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Benfield, MD

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Benfield, MD

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Benfield, MD

  • 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Benfield, MD

  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Benfield, MD

  • Average UV index in October: 4

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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Benfield, MD

  • Average cloud cover in October: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Benfield, MD

  • 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).