October weather forecastFairplains, NC

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another enjoyable autumn month in Fairplains, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 47.7°F (8.7°C) and max 67.1°F (19.5°C).

Temperature

The start of October comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a moderately hot 78.3°F (25.7°C) in September to an enjoyable 67.1°F (19.5°C). In Fairplains, the average nighttime temperature during October is a chilly 47.7°F (8.7°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically collects 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Fairplains, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:29 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Fairplains is 6.4h.

UV index

In Fairplains, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in October interprets into the following advice:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during October are 67.1°F (19.5°C) and 47.7°F (8.7°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

The average relative humidity in October in Fairplains is 75%.

The month with the least rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically collects 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

In Fairplains, in October, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

June through October are months without snowfall.

In Fairplains, North Carolina, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

In Fairplains, the average day length in October is 11h and 15min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:29 pm EDT.

In Fairplains, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.4h.

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Fairplains is 3. A UV Index 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
Fairplains, NC

  • Average high temperature in October: 67.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Fairplains, 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
Fairplains, NC

  • Average wind speed in October: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Fairplains, NC

  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Fairplains, NC

  • Average rainfall in October: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.05").

Average rainfall days in October
Fairplains, NC

  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Fairplains, NC

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Fairplains, NC

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Fairplains, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Fairplains, NC

  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Fairplains, 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
Fairplains, NC

  • Average cloud cover in October: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Fairplains, NC

  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, September and December (5mi).