Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
October's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a warm 73.8°F (23.2°C) in September to a comfortable 62.6°F (17°C). In the month of October, the average low-temperature in Grandfather, North Carolina, usually rests at a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C).Humidity
In Grandfather, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.Rainfall
In Grandfather, in October, during 11.9 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Grandfather, there are 178.4 rainfall days, and 25.39" (645mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Grandfather are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 1.85" (47mm) of snow. In Grandfather, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.4 days and aggregates up to 22.01" (559mm) of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 16min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Grandfather, the average sunshine in October is 6.4h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Grandfather is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. 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
Grandfather, NC
- Average high temperature in October: 62.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 43.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in October
Grandfather, 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
Grandfather, NC
- Average wind speed in October: 5.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).
Average humidity in October
Grandfather, NC
- Average humidity in October: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May, September and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and November (77%).
Average rainfall in October
Grandfather, NC
- Average rainfall in October: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").
Average rainfall days in October
Grandfather, NC
- Average rainfall days in October: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).
Average snowfall in October
Grandfather, NC
- Average snowfall in October: 1.85"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Grandfather, NC
- Average snowfall days in October: 1.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Grandfather, NC
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min
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 48min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in October
Grandfather, NC
- Average sunshine days in October: 15.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).
Average UV index in October
Grandfather, NC
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Grandfather, NC
- Average cloud cover in October: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in October
Grandfather, NC
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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