October weather forecastSpruce Pine, NC
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.6°F (7°C) and 63.9°F (17.7°C).Temperature
The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in October, with a decline from a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C) in September to a comfortable 63.9°F (17.7°C). October in Spruce Pine sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 44.6°F (7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 78%.Rainfall
In October, in Spruce Pine, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout October, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Spruce Pine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.4 days and collects up to 35.51" (902mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Spruce Pine. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.7 snowfall days, and 13.31" (338mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Spruce Pine, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 16min.On the first day of October in Spruce Pine, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:33 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 6.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October in Spruce Pine is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Spruce Pine, NC
- Average high temperature in October: 63.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 44.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in October
Spruce Pine, 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
Spruce Pine, NC
- Average wind speed in October: 5.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Spruce Pine, NC
- Average humidity in October: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, September and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in October
Spruce Pine, NC
- Average rainfall in October: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").
Average rainfall days in October
Spruce Pine, NC
- Average rainfall days in October: 11.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in October
Spruce Pine, NC
- Average snowfall in October: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Spruce Pine, NC
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Spruce Pine, 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 48min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in October
Spruce Pine, NC
- Average sunshine days in October: 17.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Spruce Pine, NC
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Spruce Pine, NC
- Average cloud cover in October: 39
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in October
Spruce Pine, NC
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
