October weather forecast
Harrisburg, NC

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Harrisburg, North Carolina, is an agreeable autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 52°F (11.1°C) and max 70.9°F (21.6°C).

Temperature

The beginning of October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a warm 82°F (27.8°C) in September to an agreeable 70.9°F (21.6°C). An average minimum temperature of 52°F (11.1°C) is recorded during the month of October.

Humidity

In Harrisburg, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in October is 72%.

Rainfall

October is the month with the least rainfall in Harrisburg. Rain falls for 9.8 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Harrisburg is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 6:28 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Harrisburg?

Harrisburg in October has an average high-temperature of 70.9°F (21.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 52°F (11.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Harrisburg?

The average relative humidity in October in Harrisburg is 72%.

What is the driest month in Harrisburg?

October is the month with the least rainfall in Harrisburg. Rain falls for 9.8 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in October in Harrisburg?

In Harrisburg, North Carolina, in October, during 9.8 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Harrisburg?

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

How many hours of daylight does Harrisburg have in October?

The average day length in October in Harrisburg, North Carolina, is 11h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Harrisburg?

On the first day of October in Harrisburg, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 6:28 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Harrisburg?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.3h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Harrisburg?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Harrisburg, North Carolina, 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
Harrisburg, NC

Average temperature in October - Harrisburg, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 70.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 52°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

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Average pressure in October
Harrisburg, NC

Average pressure in October - Harrisburg, 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 (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Harrisburg, NC

Average wind speed in October - Harrisburg, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in October
Harrisburg, NC

Average humidity in October - Harrisburg, NC
  • Average humidity in October: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (70%).

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Average rainfall in October
Harrisburg, NC

Average rainfall in October - Harrisburg, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.05"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and August (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in October
Harrisburg, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Harrisburg, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Harrisburg, NC

Average snowfall in October - Harrisburg, NC
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Harrisburg, NC

Average snowfall days in October - Harrisburg, NC
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Harrisburg, NC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Harrisburg, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Harrisburg, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Harrisburg, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Harrisburg, NC

Average UV index in October - Harrisburg, NC
  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Harrisburg, NC

Average cloud cover in October - Harrisburg, NC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in October
Harrisburg, NC

Average visibility in October - Harrisburg, 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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