October weather forecastCumberland, MD
October
Weather in October
October brings the full flush of fall to Cumberland, Maryland with a pronounced shift in weather conditions. The high in October drops to 62.1°F (16.7°C), a significant reduction from September's high of 74.1°F (23.4°C). The rapidly shortening daylight hours and the persistent rains give the city a distinctly humid ambiance. The cityscape blossoms into an array of bright fall colors while witnessing an increase in cool winds. The occasional touch of frost announces the forthcoming winter.Temperature
The arrival of October indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 74.1°F (23.4°C) in September to a refreshing 62.1°F (16.7°C). An average nighttime temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C) is noted during the month of October.Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 80%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout October, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 168 rainfall days, and 23.15" (588mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Cumberland, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.4 days and aggregates up to 13.19" (335mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 8min.On the first day of October in Cumberland, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 6:14 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 5.7h.UV index
In Cumberland, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In October, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Cumberland, MD
- Average high temperature in October: 62.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 43.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).
Average pressure in October
Cumberland, MD
- 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
Cumberland, MD
- Average wind speed in October: 5.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in October
Cumberland, MD
- Average humidity in October: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).
Average rainfall in October
Cumberland, MD
- Average rainfall in October: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.46").
Average rainfall days in October
Cumberland, MD
- Average rainfall days in October: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Cumberland, MD
- Average snowfall in October: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Cumberland, MD
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Cumberland, MD
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in October
Cumberland, MD
- Average sunshine days in October: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).
Average UV index in October
Cumberland, MD
- Average UV index in October: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Cumberland, MD
- Average cloud cover in October: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in October
Cumberland, MD
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
