October weather forecastForest Heights, MD

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Forest Heights, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 51.3°F (10.7°C) and max 67.1°F (19.5°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during October, decreasing from a moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C) in September to an enjoyable 67.1°F (19.5°C). October brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Forest Heights, in October, during 12 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.2 rainfall days, and 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Forest Heights, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

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 7:34 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Forest Heights, Maryland, the average sunshine in October is 5.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 in October translates into these instructions:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.

Frequently asked questions

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 67.1°F (19.5°C) and 51.3°F (10.7°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

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

The average relative humidity in October is 76%.

In October, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout October, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

May through October are months without snowfall.

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

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

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.7h.

In Forest Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Forest Heights, MD

  • Average high temperature in October: 67.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°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 (27.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Forest 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Forest Heights, MD

  • Average wind speed in October: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in October
Forest 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%).

Average rainfall in October
Forest Heights, MD

  • Average rainfall in October: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in October
Forest Heights, MD

  • Average rainfall days in October: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Forest Heights, MD

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Forest Heights, MD

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Forest Heights, MD

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Forest Heights, MD

  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Forest 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).

Average cloud cover in October
Forest 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 30).

Average visibility in October
Forest Heights, MD

  • 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).