October weather forecast
Lanham, MD

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Lanham, Maryland, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 66.2°F (19°C) and 51.8°F (11°C).

Temperature

As Lanham enters October, the average high-temperature decreases from the a warm 78.1°F (25.6°C) of September to an enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C). Lanham's temperature drops to an average low of 51.8°F (11°C) during the nights of October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lanham, in October, during 11.8 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lanham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.9 days and collects up to 31.14" (791mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Lanham, snow does not fall in May through November.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Lanham is 5.6h.

UV index

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 average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Lanham in October?

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

What is the most humid month in Lanham?

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

What is the average humidity in October in Lanham?

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

How many days does it rain in October in Lanham?

In Lanham, Maryland, in October, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Lanham?

May through November are months without snowfall in Lanham.

What is the average length of the day in October in Lanham?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Lanham?

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.

How many hours of sunshine does Lanham have in October?

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

What is the UV index reading in October in Lanham?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Lanham, Maryland, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Lanham, MD

Average temperature in October - Lanham, 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
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Average pressure in October - Lanham, 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
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Average wind speed in October - Lanham, 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
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Average humidity in October - Lanham, 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
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Average rainfall in October - Lanham, 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
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Average rainfall days in October - Lanham, 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
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Average snowfall in October - Lanham, 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
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Average snowfall days in October - Lanham, 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
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Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Lanham, 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
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Average sunshine days in October - Lanham, 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
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Average UV index in October - Lanham, 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
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Average cloud cover in October - Lanham, 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
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Average visibility in October - Lanham, 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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