October weather forecastColumbia, SC
October
Weather in October
October engages much cooler weather with the average high temperature at 73.8°F (23.2°C). This month associates with substantial weight reduction in humidity levels from September. October brings fewer rainfall days bestowing an average to dry period. Despite the decreasing temperatures, the UV index continues to remain moderate. The sun shines for fewer hours per day as daylight hours begin reducing.Temperature
Columbia's weather changes with the onset of October, slightly falling from a moderately hot 84.6°F (29.2°C) in September to a still warm 73.8°F (23.2°C). An average minimum temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) marks the month of October.Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 71%.Rainfall
In Columbia, in October, during 7.3 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141.3 rainfall days, and 25.28" (642mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Columbia, snow does not fall in March through November.Daylight
In Columbia, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 19min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:08 pm. On the last day of October, in Columbia, South Carolina, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Columbia, the average sunshine in October is 6.7h.UV index
In Columbia, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
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Average temperature in October
Columbia, SC
- Average high temperature in October: 73.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.9°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 56.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).
Average pressure in October
Columbia, 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
Columbia, SC
- Average wind speed in October: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Columbia, SC
- Average humidity in October: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, July and November (69%).
Average rainfall in October
Columbia, SC
- Average rainfall in October: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").
Average rainfall days in October
Columbia, SC
- Average rainfall days in October: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Columbia, SC
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Columbia, SC
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 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
Columbia, SC
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 18min
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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in October
Columbia, SC
- Average sunshine days in October: 22.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).
Average UV index in October
Columbia, 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, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in October
Columbia, SC
- Average cloud cover in October: 29
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in October
Columbia, 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).
