October weather forecast
Riverdale Gardens, MD

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Riverdale Gardens, Maryland, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 66.2°F (19°C) and 51.8°F (11°C).

Temperature

Onset of October comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C) in September to an enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C). Throughout October, the average low-temperature dips to a cool 51.8°F (11°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Riverdale Gardens, during October, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Riverdale Gardens, there are 157.9 rainfall days, and 31.14" (791mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Riverdale Gardens, snow does not fall in May through November.

Daylight

In Riverdale Gardens, 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, in Riverdale Gardens, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Riverdale Gardens is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Riverdale Gardens?

The high-temperature, in October, in Riverdale Gardens, records 66.2°F (19°C), while the low-temperature is 51.8°F (11°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the most humid month in Riverdale Gardens?

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

What is the average humidity in October in Riverdale Gardens?

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

How many days does it rain in October in Riverdale Gardens?

In Riverdale Gardens, Maryland, during October, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Riverdale Gardens?

In Riverdale Gardens, snow does not fall in May through November.

How many hours of daylight does Riverdale Gardens have in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Riverdale Gardens?

On the first day of October in Riverdale Gardens, 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 Riverdale Gardens have in October?

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

What is the UV index reading in October in Riverdale Gardens?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Riverdale Gardens, Maryland, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Riverdale Gardens, MD

Average temperature in October - Riverdale Gardens, 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
Riverdale Gardens, MD

Average pressure in October - Riverdale Gardens, 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
Riverdale Gardens, MD

Average wind speed in October - Riverdale Gardens, 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
Riverdale Gardens, MD

Average humidity in October - Riverdale Gardens, 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
Riverdale Gardens, MD

Average rainfall in October - Riverdale Gardens, 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
Riverdale Gardens, MD

Average rainfall days in October - Riverdale Gardens, 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
Riverdale Gardens, MD

Average snowfall in October - Riverdale Gardens, 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
Riverdale Gardens, MD

Average snowfall days in October - Riverdale Gardens, 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
Riverdale Gardens, MD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Riverdale Gardens, 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
Riverdale Gardens, MD

Average sunshine days in October - Riverdale Gardens, 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
Riverdale Gardens, MD

Average UV index in October - Riverdale Gardens, 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
Riverdale Gardens, MD

Average cloud cover in October - Riverdale Gardens, 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
Riverdale Gardens, MD

Average visibility in October - Riverdale Gardens, 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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