October weather forecastGrandy, NC

October

Weather in October

October, like September, is another pleasant autumn month in Grandy, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 70.2°F (21.2°C) and 63.9°F (17.7°C).

Temperature

October indicates a minor shift in the average high-temperature, from September's warm 77.5°F (25.3°C) to a pleasant 70.2°F (21.2°C). The nights of October cool down to an average low of 63.9°F (17.7°C), subtly lower than daytime highs.

Humidity

October and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months in Grandy.

Rainfall

In Grandy, North Carolina, in October, during 12.2 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Grandy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.9 days and collects up to 37.24" (946mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 15min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Grandy, the average sunshine in October is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in October, in Grandy, is 70.2°F (21.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 63.9°F (17.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

October and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.

The average relative humidity in October is 74%.

In Grandy, during October, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

April through November are months without snowfall.

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

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EDT.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Grandy, NC

  • Average high temperature in October: 70.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 63.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Grandy, NC

  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Grandy, NC

  • Average wind speed in October: 12.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (14mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Grandy, NC

  • Average humidity in October: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Grandy, NC

  • Average rainfall in October: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").

Average rainfall days in October
Grandy, NC

  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Grandy, NC

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Grandy, NC

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Grandy, 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 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Grandy, NC

  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Grandy, NC

  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in October
Grandy, NC

  • Average cloud cover in October: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in October
Grandy, 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).