October weather forecastAiken, SC
October
Weather in October
With October, Aiken, South Carolina, fully embraces the autumn season. The days continue to shorten, painting the city with shades of fall. The shift from the heat of summer to the cooler autumn leaves a pleasant and crisp atmosphere. The temperatures lie between 56.5°F (13.6°C) and 73.8°F (23.2°C). Despite lower temperatures, the winds pick up slightly with an average speed of 7.1mph (11.4km/h).Temperature
The start of October comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a warm 84.6°F (29.2°C) in September to a still moderately hot 73.8°F (23.2°C). Throughout October, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 56.5°F (13.6°C).Humidity
In Aiken, the average relative humidity in October is 72%.Rainfall
In Aiken, in October, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Aiken, South Carolina, there are 147.8 rainfall days, and 28.31" (719mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Aiken, snow does not fall in April through November.Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Aiken is 11h and 20min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 6:35 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Aiken, the average sunshine in October is 6.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In October, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Aiken, SC
- Average high temperature in October: 73.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.2°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 56.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).
Average pressure in October
Aiken, SC
- Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Aiken, SC
- Average wind speed in October: 7.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in October
Aiken, SC
- Average humidity in October: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and November (70%).
Average rainfall in October
Aiken, SC
- Average rainfall in October: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in October
Aiken, SC
- Average rainfall days in October: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in October
Aiken, SC
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Aiken, SC
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Aiken, SC
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 54min
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 24min).
Average sunshine days in October
Aiken, SC
- Average sunshine days in October: 22 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Aiken, SC
- 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 December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in October
Aiken, SC
- Average cloud cover in October: 27
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in October
Aiken, SC
- 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).
