October weather forecast
Mount Airy, MD

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Weather in October

The autumn season stretches into October in Mount Airy, Maryland, infusing the city with a romantic charm. Citizens wake up to cooler mornings with an average low temperature of 48°F (8.9°C), setting the stage for a typical autumn day. The trees shed their leaves, clothing the ground in a cozy quilt of foliage. Autumn festivals commence, taking advantage of the pleasant weather and scenic beauty. As the month concludes, locals make preparations for the approaching winter season.

Temperature

October in Mount Airy comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a warm 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to a comfortable 64.4°F (18°C). During October, Mount Airy's temperature averages to a chilly 48°F (8.9°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Mount Airy is 79%.

Rainfall

In Mount Airy, in October, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mount Airy, Maryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.9 days and collects up to 33.23" (844mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Mount Airy. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.55" (14mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.7 snowfall days, and 14.88" (378mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Mount Airy, the average sunshine in October is 5.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Mount Airy in October?

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 64.4°F (18°C) and a low-temperature of 48°F (8.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Mount Airy?

In Mount Airy, the average relative humidity in October is 79%.

How much does it rain in Mount Airy in October?

In Mount Airy, during October, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Mount Airy?

October is the first month it typically snows in Mount Airy. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Airy have in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 9min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Mount Airy?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mount Airy, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Mount Airy have in October?

In Mount Airy, Maryland, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Mount Airy?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Mount Airy is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average temperature in October - Mount Airy, MD
  • Average high temperature in October: 64.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 48°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

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Average pressure in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average pressure in October - Mount Airy, 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).

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Average wind speed in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average wind speed in October - Mount Airy, MD
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average humidity in October - Mount Airy, MD
  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April and July (75%).

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Average rainfall in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average rainfall in October - Mount Airy, MD
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average rainfall days in October - Mount Airy, MD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average snowfall in October - Mount Airy, MD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average snowfall days in October - Mount Airy, MD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Mount Airy, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average sunshine days in October - Mount Airy, MD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average UV index in October - Mount Airy, 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).

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Average cloud cover in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average cloud cover in October - Mount Airy, MD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in October
Mount Airy, MD

Average visibility in October - Mount Airy, MD
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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