October weather forecastSolomons, MD

October

Weather in October

October brings a pronounced change in the weather outlook in Solomons, with evident signs of fall's arrival. The reduction in sea temperature from September's 74.5°F (23.6°C) to a cooler 67.6°F (19.8°C), signals the precipitous drop in temperature. The follow-on month, November, further highlights the descent into the colder seasons with significantly lower temperatures and decreasing daylight hours. Against this backdrop, October acts as a segue into the cold embrace of winter.

Temperature

Solomons's weather changes with the onset of October, slightly falling from a warm 77.2°F (25.1°C) in September to a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C). Solomons, during the month of October, experiences an average low-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 76%.

Rainfall

In Solomons, during October, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.6 rainfall days, and 34.49" (876mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Solomons.

Ocean temperature

In Solomons, in October, the average water temperature is 67.6°F (19.8°C).
Note: Swimming is not a pleasurable activity for the majority in water at 67.6°F (19.8°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 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Solomons, the average sunshine in October is 5.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during October morphs into the following directions:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.

Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 66.7°F (19.3°C) and 55.4°F (13°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.

In Solomons, Maryland, in October, during 11.7 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May through October are months without snowfall.

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

In Solomons, the average seawater temperature in October is 67.6°F (19.8°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°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).

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

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 7:31 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.7h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Today

Tomorrow

Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S October N D

Sep

October

Nov

Average high temperature

77.2°F

66.7°F

55.2°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.3mph

9.7mph

9.9mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

14.1

11.7

Average snowfall

0.24"

Average snowfall days

0.1

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.3

17.6

18.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Solomons, MD

Average high temperature in October: 66.7°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 (41.7°F).

Average low temperature in October: 55.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Solomons, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Solomons, MD

Average wind speed in October: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Solomons, MD

Average humidity in October: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Solomons, MD

Average rainfall in October: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

Average rainfall days in October
Solomons, MD

Average rainfall days in October: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Solomons, MD

Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Solomons, MD

Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in October
Solomons, MD

Average sea temperature in October: 67.6°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (78.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (45.6°F).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Solomons, 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 36min).

Average sunshine in October: 5h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Solomons, MD

Average sunshine days in October: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Solomons, 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).

Average cloud cover in October
Solomons, 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 29).

Average visibility in October
Solomons, 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).