October weather forecast
Benson, NC

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Benson, North Carolina, is an agreeable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 54.1°F (12.3°C) and 71.2°F (21.8°C).

Temperature

October indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from September's warm 81.9°F (27.7°C) to a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C). In October, Benson encounters an average low-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Benson is 76%.

Rainfall

In Benson, in October, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Benson, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.6 days and collects up to 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall in Benson.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of October, in Benson, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Benson is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Benson in October?

The high-temperature in Benson during October is 71.2°F (21.8°C) and the low-temperature is 54.1°F (12.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Benson?

In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in October in Benson?

In October, in Benson, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout October, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Benson?

In Benson, snow does not fall in April through November.

How many hours of daylight does Benson have in October?

The average day length in October in Benson, North Carolina, is 11h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Benson?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Benson?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Benson?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Benson is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Benson, NC

Average temperature in October - Benson, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 54.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

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Average pressure in October
Benson, NC

Average pressure in October - Benson, NC
  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Benson, NC

Average wind speed in October - Benson, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in October
Benson, NC

Average humidity in October - Benson, NC
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).

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Average rainfall in October
Benson, NC

Average rainfall in October - Benson, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in October
Benson, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Benson, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Benson, NC

Average snowfall in October - Benson, NC
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Benson, NC

Average snowfall days in October - Benson, NC
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Benson, NC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Benson, NC
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min

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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Benson, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Benson, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in October
Benson, NC

Average UV index in October - Benson, NC
  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Benson, NC

Average cloud cover in October - Benson, NC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in October
Benson, NC

Average visibility in October - Benson, NC
  • 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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