October weather forecast
Fayetteville, NC

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

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

With October's onset, the average high-temperature in Fayetteville recedes from September's warm 82.4°F (28°C) to an agreeable 72.1°F (22.3°C). In the month of October, Fayetteville experiences an average low-temperature of 54.9°F (12.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout October, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.2 rainfall days, and 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of October in Fayetteville, North Carolina, 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

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Fayetteville in October?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Fayetteville, is 72.1°F (22.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 54.9°F (12.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Fayetteville?

The average relative humidity in October in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Fayetteville in October?

In October, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout October, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Fayetteville?

April through October are months without snowfall in Fayetteville.

Does it snow in Fayetteville in October?

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

How many hours of daylight does Fayetteville have in October?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Fayetteville?

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.

How long on average sun shines in October in Fayetteville?

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

What is the UV index reading in October in Fayetteville?

In Fayetteville, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading 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 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).

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Average pressure in October
Fayetteville, NC

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).

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Average wind speed in October
Fayetteville, NC

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).

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Average humidity in October
Fayetteville, NC

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%).

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Average rainfall in October
Fayetteville, NC

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").

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Average rainfall days in October
Fayetteville, NC

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).

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Average snowfall in October
Fayetteville, NC

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").

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Average snowfall days in October
Fayetteville, NC

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).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Fayetteville, 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 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in October
Fayetteville, NC

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).

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Average UV index in October
Fayetteville, NC

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).

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Average cloud cover in October
Fayetteville, NC

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).

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Average visibility in October
Fayetteville, NC

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).

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