October weather forecastHorse Shoe, NC

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Horse Shoe, North Carolina, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 67.1°F (19.5°C) and min 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

October comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from September's moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C) to a comfortable 67.1°F (19.5°C). During the nights in October, an average low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) is observed.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout October, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 180.6 rainfall days, and 36.46" (926mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Horse Shoe, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 6:36 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.9h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In October, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during October is 67.1°F (19.5°C) and the low-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

The average relative humidity in October is 75%.

In Horse Shoe, in October, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.

May through October are months without snowfall.

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

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

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 6:36 pm EDT.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Horse Shoe, NC

  • Average high temperature in October: 67.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Horse Shoe, 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
Horse Shoe, NC

  • Average wind speed in October: 5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Horse Shoe, NC

  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Horse Shoe, NC

  • Average rainfall in October: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in October
Horse Shoe, NC

  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Horse Shoe, NC

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Horse Shoe, NC

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Horse Shoe, 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 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Horse Shoe, NC

  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Horse Shoe, NC

  • Average UV index in October: 4

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

Average cloud cover in October
Horse Shoe, NC

  • Average cloud cover in October: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Horse Shoe, NC

  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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