October weather forecastOak Ridge, NC
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Oak Ridge, North Carolina, is another pleasant autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 69.6°F (20.9°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C).Temperature
October's onset brings a slight change in high-temperatures, falling from a warm 81°F (27.2°C) in September to a pleasant 69.6°F (20.9°C). Oak Ridge experiences an average nighttime temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C) in the month of October.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 73%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall in Oak Ridge is October, when the rain falls for 9.7 days and typically collects 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall in Oak Ridge.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 16min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:03 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 6:24 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine in Oak Ridge is 6.1h.UV index
In Oak Ridge, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
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Average temperature in October
Oak Ridge, NC
- Average high temperature in October: 69.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 50.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).
Average pressure in October
Oak Ridge, 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).
Average wind speed in October
Oak Ridge, NC
- Average wind speed in October: 6.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Oak Ridge, NC
- Average humidity in October: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in October
Oak Ridge, NC
- Average rainfall in October: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.01").
Average rainfall days in October
Oak Ridge, NC
- Average rainfall days in October: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Oak Ridge, NC
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Oak Ridge, NC
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Oak Ridge, 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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in October
Oak Ridge, NC
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Oak Ridge, 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
Oak Ridge, NC
- Average cloud cover in October: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in October
Oak Ridge, 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).





