October weather forecastLa Plata, MD
October
Weather in October
October delineates the onset of fall in La Plata with the day and night temperatures dropping to 66.9°F (19.4°C) and 51.3°F (10.7°C), respectively. The trend continues with a drop in accumulated rainfall, registering about 2.64" (67mm) across roughly 12 days. As opposed to the conditions in September, October experiences a close match in average daylight hours, standing at around 11.2 hours. The month also contrasts with November concerning relative humidity, witnessing a uniformity at about 77%. A steady wind speed averaging around 6.7mph (10.8km/h) typifies this time of the year.Temperature
October's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from September's moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C) to a comfortable 66.9°F (19.4°C). La Plata's nights in October cool down to an average low-temperature of 51.3°F (10.7°C).Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In La Plata, Maryland, during October, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. In La Plata, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.4 days and collects up to 29.33" (745mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In La Plata, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 11min.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 October, the average sunshine is 5.5h.UV index
In La Plata, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in October leads to these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
La Plata, MD
- Average high temperature in October: 66.9°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 (41.5°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 51.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).
Average pressure in October
La Plata, 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
La Plata, MD
- Average wind speed in October: 6.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in October
La Plata, MD
- Average humidity in October: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and April (73%).
Average rainfall in October
La Plata, MD
- Average rainfall in October: 2.64"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").
Average rainfall days in October
La Plata, MD
- Average rainfall days in October: 12 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in October
La Plata, MD
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
La Plata, MD
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 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
La Plata, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in October
La Plata, MD
- Average sunshine days in October: 17.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).
Average UV index in October
La Plata, 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, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
La Plata, MD
- Average cloud cover in October: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in October
La Plata, 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).
