October weather forecastGulf, NC

October

Weather in October

October, like September, is an agreeable autumn month in Gulf, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.5°F (11.4°C) and 71.8°F (22.1°C).

Temperature

Gulf in October experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a warm 82.6°F (28.1°C) in September to a pleasant 71.8°F (22.1°C). Gulf records an average nighttime low of 52.5°F (11.4°C) in October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 8.8 days and typically collects 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in October, in Gulf, is 71.8°F (22.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 52.5°F (11.4°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 calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

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

October is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.8 days and accumulates 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

In Gulf, in October, during 8.8 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

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

In Gulf, the average day length in October is 11h and 16min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.1h.

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Gulf, NC

  • Average high temperature in October: 71.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 52.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Gulf, NC

  • Average pressure in October: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Gulf, NC

  • Average wind speed in October: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Gulf, NC

  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Gulf, NC

  • Average rainfall in October: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.81").

Average rainfall days in October
Gulf, NC

  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Gulf, NC

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Gulf, NC

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 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
Gulf, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Gulf, NC

  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Gulf, NC

  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Gulf, NC

  • Average cloud cover in October: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Gulf, 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).