October weather forecastGermantown, MD
October
Weather in October
October is a month of transformation for Germantown as autumn deeply sets in. The weather takes a cooler turn, allowing residents to take out their warm apparel. The amber hues of fall fill the city, and there is a marked increase in relative humidity. Persistent rainfall refreshes the atmosphere, and moderate wind adds to the crispness of the autumn air. October's climate, replete with cool temperatures and falling leaves, undoubtedly makes it a picturesque month.Temperature
In October, the average high-temperature decreases from a warm 77.5°F (25.3°C) in September to a refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C). Germantown's average low-temperature in October is measured at a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout October, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Germantown, there are 159.4 rainfall days, and 30.71" (780mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Germantown, snow does not fall in June through October.Daylight
In Germantown, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 10min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 5.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In October, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Germantown, MD
- Average high temperature in October: 65.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 48.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).
Average pressure in October
Germantown, 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
Germantown, MD
- Average wind speed in October: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in October
Germantown, MD
- Average humidity in October: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in October
Germantown, MD
- Average rainfall in October: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.78").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.97").
Average rainfall days in October
Germantown, MD
- Average rainfall days in October: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
Germantown, MD
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Germantown, MD
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Germantown, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in October
Germantown, MD
- Average sunshine days in October: 16.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Germantown, MD
- Average UV index in October: 3
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, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Germantown, MD
- Average cloud cover in October: 39
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
Germantown, 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).
