October weather forecastElkin, NC
October
Weather in October
October, like September, in Elkin, North Carolina, is another refreshing autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 48.4°F (9.1°C) and an average high of 67.6°F (19.8°C).Temperature
October's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a warm 78.3°F (25.7°C) in September to a comfortable 67.6°F (19.8°C). During the October nights, an average temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C) is observed in Elkin.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
September and October are months with the least rain in Elkin when the rain falls for 9.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of rain.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall in Elkin.Daylight
In Elkin, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 15min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 6:27 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October in Elkin is 6.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October in Elkin, North Carolina, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in October
Elkin, NC
- Average high temperature in October: 67.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 48.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.9°F).
Average pressure in October
Elkin, 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
Elkin, NC
- Average wind speed in October: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in October
Elkin, NC
- Average humidity in October: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in October
Elkin, NC
- Average rainfall in October: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.13").
Average rainfall days in October
Elkin, NC
- Average rainfall days in October: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in October
Elkin, NC
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Elkin, NC
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Elkin, NC
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in October
Elkin, NC
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Elkin, NC
- Average UV index in October: 3
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).
Average cloud cover in October
Elkin, NC
- Average cloud cover in October: 32
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in October
Elkin, NC
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
