October weather forecastAsheville, NC
October
Weather in October
October in Asheville is characterized by remarkable fall colors and pleasant weather. Witnessing a further decrease in temperature, the city feels the gentle touch of autumn chill. As the colder air begins to set in, Asheville offers an abundantly colourful and remarkable sight of fall foliage. The amount of sunshine sees a decline, signaling shorter days ahead. Despite this, the weather continues to be comfortably cool, providing ideal conditions for fall-inspired activities and festivals.Temperature
The transition into October indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to an enjoyable 66.9°F (19.4°C) from September's warm 77.7°F (25.4°C). In the month of October, Asheville's average low-temperature falls to a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 76%.Rainfall
In Asheville, in October, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Asheville, there are 153.8 rainfall days, and 30.12" (765mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall in Asheville.Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Asheville is 11h and 16min.On the first day of October in Asheville, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 6:35 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Asheville, the average sunshine in October is 6.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In October, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Asheville, NC
- Average high temperature in October: 66.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.1°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 46.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).
Average pressure in October
Asheville, NC
- Average pressure in October: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Asheville, NC
- Average wind speed in October: 5.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Asheville, NC
- Average humidity in October: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).
Average rainfall in October
Asheville, NC
- Average rainfall in October: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in October
Asheville, NC
- Average rainfall days in October: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in October
Asheville, NC
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Asheville, NC
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Asheville, NC
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in October
Asheville, NC
- Average sunshine days in October: 20.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).
Average UV index in October
Asheville, NC
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Asheville, NC
- Average cloud cover in October: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in October
Asheville, NC
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, April, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
