October weather forecast
Columbus, NC

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Columbus, North Carolina, is an agreeable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 50°F (10°C) and 70.5°F (21.4°C).

Temperature

A change in temperatures is noted as September gives way to October, with average highs reducing from a warm 81.5°F (27.5°C) to a pleasant 70.5°F (21.4°C). During the nights in October, Columbus observes an average low-temperature of 50°F (10°C).

Humidity

In Columbus, the average relative humidity in October is 72%.

Rainfall

In Columbus, in October, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Columbus, there are 159.2 rainfall days, and 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Columbus.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of October in Columbus, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Columbus, the average sunshine in October is 6.9h.

UV index

In Columbus, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Columbus in October?

The high-temperature during October is 70.5°F (21.4°C) and the low-temperature is 50°F (10°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Columbus?

In October, the average relative humidity in Columbus is 72%.

How much does it rain in Columbus in October?

In Columbus, North Carolina, in October, during 9.5 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Columbus?

In Columbus, snow does not fall in April through October.

Does it snow in Columbus in October?

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

How many hours of daylight does Columbus have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Columbus?

On the first day of October in Columbus, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:34 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Columbus?

In Columbus, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Columbus?

In Columbus, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Columbus, NC

Average temperature in October - Columbus, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 70.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 50°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

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Average pressure in October
Columbus, NC

Average pressure in October - Columbus, NC
  • Average pressure in October: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Columbus, NC

Average wind speed in October - Columbus, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

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Average humidity in October
Columbus, NC

Average humidity in October - Columbus, NC
  • Average humidity in October: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

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Average rainfall in October
Columbus, NC

Average rainfall in October - Columbus, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in October
Columbus, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Columbus, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Columbus, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.99").
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
Columbus, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 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
Columbus, NC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Columbus, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Columbus, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Columbus, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

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Average UV index in October
Columbus, NC

Average UV index in October - Columbus, NC
  • 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
Columbus, NC

Average cloud cover in October - Columbus, NC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 29

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in October
Columbus, NC

Average visibility in October - Columbus, 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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