October weather forecastFayetteville, NC

A sign of an ancient design of this stone house located in Hay Street in Fayetteville, North CarolinaA sign of an ancient design of this stone house located in Hay Street in Fayetteville, North Carolina

October

Weather in October

October in Fayetteville signifies the full arrival of fall with decreased temperatures. Contrarily, this month experiences less rainfall than in September, paving the way for drier conditions. Layers of clouds covering the city reduce, resulting in clearer skies. Temperatures drop significantly but remain pleasing as the city ventures into the last part of the year. October, transitioning from warmer months, welcomes the cooler fall season.

Temperature

Fayetteville's progression into October includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a warm 82.4°F (28°C) in September to an agreeable 72.1°F (22.3°C). Fayetteville records an average nighttime low of 54.9°F (12.7°C) in October.

Humidity

In Fayetteville, the average relative humidity in October is 75%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout October, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fayetteville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.2 days and collects up to 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Fayetteville, North Carolina, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In Fayetteville, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Fayetteville, the average sunshine in October is 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Fayetteville, in October, the average high-temperature is 72.1°F (22.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 54.9°F (12.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

In October, the average relative humidity is 75%.

In Fayetteville, in October, during 9.3 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

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

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

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EDT.

In Fayetteville, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.1h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Fayetteville is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Fayetteville, NC

  • Average high temperature in October: 72.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 54.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Fayetteville, NC

  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg

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

Average wind speed in October
Fayetteville, NC

  • Average wind speed in October: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Fayetteville, NC

  • Average humidity in October: 75%

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

Average rainfall in October
Fayetteville, NC

  • Average rainfall in October: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").

Average rainfall days in October
Fayetteville, NC

  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June, July and August (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Fayetteville, NC

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Fayetteville, NC

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Fayetteville, 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 6min

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

Average sunshine days in October
Fayetteville, NC

  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Fayetteville, 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).

Average cloud cover in October
Fayetteville, NC

  • Average cloud cover in October: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and October (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Fayetteville, 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).