October weather forecast
Fairmount Heights, MD

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Fairmount Heights, Maryland, is another enjoyable autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 51.8°F (11°C) and an average high of 66.2°F (19°C).

Temperature

The shift to October brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a warm 78.1°F (25.6°C) in September to a comfortable 66.2°F (19°C). In the month of October, an average of 51.8°F (11°C) marks the low-temperature in Fairmount Heights.

Humidity

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months in Fairmount Heights.

Rainfall

In Fairmount Heights, during October, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. In Fairmount Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.9 days and collects up to 31.14" (791mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through November are months without snowfall in Fairmount Heights.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Fairmount Heights, Maryland, the average sunshine in October is 5.6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Fairmount Heights is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Fairmount Heights?

In Fairmount Heights, 66.2°F (19°C) is the average high-temperature and 51.8°F (11°C) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the most humid months in Fairmount Heights?

The months with the highest humidity in Fairmount Heights, Maryland, are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in October in Fairmount Heights?

In Fairmount Heights, Maryland, the average relative humidity in October is 76%.

How much does it rain in Fairmount Heights in October?

In October, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout October, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Fairmount Heights?

In Fairmount Heights, snow does not fall in May through November.

How many hours of daylight does Fairmount Heights have in October?

In Fairmount Heights, Maryland, the average day length in October is 11h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Fairmount Heights?

On the first day of October in Fairmount Heights, Maryland, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Fairmount Heights?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Fairmount Heights, Maryland, is 5.6h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Fairmount Heights?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Fairmount Heights, Maryland, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Fairmount Heights, MD

Average temperature in October - Fairmount Heights, MD
  • Average high temperature in October: 66.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 51.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in October
Fairmount Heights, MD

Average pressure in October - Fairmount Heights, 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 (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Fairmount Heights, MD

Average wind speed in October - Fairmount Heights, MD
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in October
Fairmount Heights, MD

Average humidity in October - Fairmount Heights, MD
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).

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Average rainfall in October
Fairmount Heights, MD

Average rainfall in October - Fairmount Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in October
Fairmount Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in October - Fairmount Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Fairmount Heights, MD

Average snowfall in October - Fairmount Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Fairmount Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in October - Fairmount Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Fairmount Heights, MD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Fairmount Heights, MD
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

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 4min

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 0min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Fairmount Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in October - Fairmount Heights, MD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Fairmount Heights, MD

Average UV index in October - Fairmount Heights, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Fairmount Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in October - Fairmount Heights, MD
  • 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 29).

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Average visibility in October
Fairmount Heights, MD

Average visibility in October - Fairmount Heights, 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).

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