October weather forecast
Sugar Mountain, NC

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 62.6°F (17°C) and 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Temperature

The shift from September to October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a warm 74.3°F (23.5°C) to a refreshing 62.6°F (17°C). During October nights, Sugar Mountain records an average temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, is 78%.

Rainfall

In Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, during October, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178 rainfall days, and 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Sugar Mountain. Throughout October, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 1.85" (47mm) of snow. In Sugar Mountain, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.4 days and aggregates up to 22.01" (559mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Sugar Mountain?

October temperatures in Sugar Mountain vary between a high-temperature of 62.6°F (17°C) and a low-temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Sugar Mountain?

In October, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in October in Sugar Mountain?

In Sugar Mountain, in October, during 11.9 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Sugar Mountain?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Sugar Mountain?

In October, the average day length in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, is 11h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Sugar Mountain?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Sugar Mountain?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in October in Sugar Mountain?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average temperature in October - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average pressure in October - Sugar Mountain, 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).

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Average wind speed in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average wind speed in October - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

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Average humidity in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average humidity in October - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average rainfall in October - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average snowfall in October - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average snowfall days in October - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min

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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

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Average UV index in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average UV index in October - Sugar Mountain, 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).

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Average cloud cover in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average cloud cover in October - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in October
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average visibility in October - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

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

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