October weather forecastGrifton, NC

October

Weather in October

October, like September, is another pleasant autumn month in Grifton, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.7°F (12.6°C) and 71.6°F (22°C).

Temperature

October's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 81.5°F (27.5°C) in September to an agreeable 71.6°F (22°C). During October, Grifton consistently records a temperature low averaging a fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C).

Humidity

In Grifton, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.

Rainfall

In Grifton, in October, during 8.5 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Grifton, North Carolina, there are 158.9 rainfall days, and 29.21" (742mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Grifton, North Carolina, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Grifton is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of October in Grifton, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 6:15 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Grifton is 5.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Grifton is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in October interprets into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

October temperatures in Grifton, North Carolina, vary between a high-temperature of 71.6°F (22°C) and a low-temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

The average relative humidity in October in Grifton is 78%.

In Grifton, in October, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation.

April through November are months without snowfall in Grifton.

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

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Grifton, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 6:15 pm EDT.

In Grifton, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.8h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Grifton, NC

  • Average high temperature in October: 71.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 54.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Grifton, NC

  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Grifton, NC

  • Average wind speed in October: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Grifton, NC

  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Grifton, NC

  • Average rainfall in October: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in October
Grifton, NC

  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Grifton, NC

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Grifton, 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 and October (0 days).

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Average sunshine in October
Grifton, 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: 5h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Grifton, NC

  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Grifton, NC

  • Average UV index in October: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Grifton, NC

  • Average cloud cover in October: 34

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in October
Grifton, NC

  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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