October weather forecastPurlear, NC

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another enjoyable autumn month in Purlear, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 47.7°F (8.7°C) and 67.1°F (19.5°C).

Temperature

October's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 78.3°F (25.7°C) in September to a refreshing 67.1°F (19.5°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a frosty 47.7°F (8.7°C) throughout October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Purlear is October, when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically collects 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Purlear, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:08 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:29 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Purlear is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in October, in Purlear, is 67.1°F (19.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 47.7°F (8.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

The average relative humidity in October is 75%.

The month with the least rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically collects 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

In Purlear, during October, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

In Purlear, snow does not fall in June through October.

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

The average day length in October is 11h and 16min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:29 pm EDT.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Purlear, NC

  • Average high temperature in October: 67.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Purlear, 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
Purlear, NC

  • Average wind speed in October: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Purlear, NC

  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Purlear, NC

  • Average rainfall in October: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.05").

Average rainfall days in October
Purlear, NC

  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Purlear, NC

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Purlear, NC

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Purlear, 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 24min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Purlear, NC

  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Purlear, NC

  • Average UV index in October: 3

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
Purlear, NC

  • Average cloud cover in October: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Purlear, NC

  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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