October weather forecast
Shady Side, MD

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Shady Side, Maryland, is another enjoyable autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 66°F (18.9°C) and an average low of 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

October's arrival corresponds with a decrease in average high-temperatures, from September's moderately hot 76.8°F (24.9°C) to an enjoyable 66°F (18.9°C). Throughout the nights in October, an average low-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) is noted.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Shady Side is 75%.

Rainfall

In Shady Side, in October, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Shady Side, Maryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.2 days and collects up to 11.85" (301mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Shady Side, snow does not fall in April through October.

Ocean temperature

In October, the average ocean temperature in Shady Side, Maryland, is 67.3°F (19.6°C).
Note: Swimming is not a pleasurable activity for the majority in water at 67.3°F (19.6°C). Breathing control gets harder as the water temperature dips from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Shady Side, Maryland, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 during October translates into the following guidance:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Shady Side in October?

The high-temperature in Shady Side during October is 66°F (18.9°C) and the low-temperature is 54.5°F (12.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Shady Side?

The average relative humidity in October in Shady Side, Maryland, is 75%.

How many days does it rain in October in Shady Side?

In Shady Side, Maryland, during October, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Shady Side?

In Shady Side, snow does not fall in April through October.

Does it snow in Shady Side in October?

In Shady Side, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

How cold is the water in October in Shady Side?

In Shady Side, in October, the average water temperature is 67.3°F (19.6°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 67.3°F (19.6°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

What is the average length of the day in October in Shady Side?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Shady Side?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Shady Side?

In Shady Side, Maryland, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.7h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Shady Side?

In Shady Side, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Sep
October
Nov
Average high temperature
76.8°F 24.9°C
66°F 18.9°C
54.5°F 12.5°C
Average low temperature
64.9°F 18.3°C
54.5°F 12.5°C
43.2°F 6.2°C
Average pressure
30.05" 763mmHg
30.03" 763mmHg
30.13" 765mmHg
Average wind speed
7.5mph 12.1km/h
8.8mph 14.2km/h
8.9mph 14.3km/h
Average max. wind speed
7.8mph 12.6km/h
9.4mph 15.1km/h
9.6mph 15.4km/h
Average wind speed gusts
11.7mph 18.8km/h
14.2mph 22.9km/h
14.7mph 23.7km/h
Average humidity
75%
75%
72%
Average rainfall
0.83" 21mm
0.98" 25mm
0.55" 14mm
Average rainfall days
10.9
8.6
5.9
Average snowfall
0" 0mm
0" 0mm
0.04" 1mm
Average snowfall days
0
0
0.3
Average sea temperature
74.2°F 23.4°C
67.2°F 19.6°C
58.4°F 14.7°C
Average daylight
12h 2min
11h 1min
10h 1min
Average sunshine
9h 1min
5h 4min
5h 5min
Average sunshine days
16.2
20.3
22.6
Average UV index
5
4
3
Average cloud cover
33%
36%
35%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in October
Shady Side, MD

Average temperature in October - Shady Side, MD
  • Average high temperature in October: 66°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 54.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

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Average pressure in October
Shady Side, MD

Average pressure in October - Shady Side, MD
  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Shady Side, MD

Average wind speed in October - Shady Side, MD
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in October
Shady Side, MD

Average humidity in October - Shady Side, MD
  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (72%).

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Average rainfall in October
Shady Side, MD

Average rainfall in October - Shady Side, MD
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in October
Shady Side, MD

Average rainfall days in October - Shady Side, MD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.9 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Shady Side, MD

Average snowfall in October - Shady Side, MD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Shady Side, MD

Average snowfall days in October - Shady Side, MD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in October
Shady Side, MD

Average sea temperature in October - Shady Side, MD
  • Average sea temperature in October: 67.2°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (78°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (45.9°F).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Shady Side, MD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Shady Side, MD
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Shady Side, MD

Average sunshine days in October - Shady Side, MD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in October
Shady Side, MD

Average UV index in October - Shady Side, 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).

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Average cloud cover in October
Shady Side, MD

Average cloud cover in October - Shady Side, MD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in October
Shady Side, MD

Average visibility in October - Shady Side, 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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