October weather forecast
Sunset Beach, NC

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a moderately hot autumn month in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 60.8°F (16°C) and an average high of 73.8°F (23.2°C).

Temperature

October is characterized by a slight reduction in average high-temperature, easing from 82°F (27.8°C) in September to a still moderately hot 73.8°F (23.2°C). October in Sunset Beach sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 60.8°F (16°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Sunset Beach, in October, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sunset Beach, there are 176.7 rainfall days, and 39.21" (996mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall in Sunset Beach.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Sunset Beach is 11h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Sunset Beach is 6.4h.

UV index

In Sunset Beach, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In October, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Sunset Beach?

In Sunset Beach, in October, the average high-temperature is 73.8°F (23.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 60.8°F (16°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Sunset Beach?

The average relative humidity in October is 76%.

How much does it rain in Sunset Beach in October?

In October, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout October, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Sunset Beach?

March through December are months without snowfall in Sunset Beach, North Carolina.

How many hours of daylight does Sunset Beach have in October?

The average day length in October in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, is 11h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Sunset Beach?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sunset Beach have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Sunset Beach?

In Sunset Beach, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Sunset Beach, NC

Average temperature in October - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 73.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 60.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.4°F).

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Average pressure in October
Sunset Beach, NC

Average pressure in October - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Sunset Beach, NC

Average wind speed in October - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in October
Sunset Beach, NC

Average humidity in October - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August, September and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

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Average rainfall in October
Sunset Beach, NC

Average rainfall in October - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in October
Sunset Beach, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Sunset Beach, NC

Average snowfall in October - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Sunset Beach, NC

Average snowfall days in October - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Sunset Beach, NC

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Sunset Beach, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Sunset Beach, NC

Average UV index in October - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in October
Sunset Beach, NC

Average cloud cover in October - Sunset Beach, NC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in October
Sunset Beach, NC

Average visibility in October - Sunset Beach, 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).

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