October weather forecastFlorence, SC
October
Weather in October
By October, Florence experiences a clearer shift towards cooler temperatures, diverging from the warmer September. Visual indicators include increased cloud cover and receding daylight hours. Florence begins to prepare for the upcoming winter months, with the relative humidity dropping further. Outstanding during this month is the sharp decrease in rainfall, bottoming out to 2.24" (57mm). A subtle change in wind speed becomes apparent, leading to colder, crisp mornings and evenings.Temperature
The shift to October brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from 83.7°F (28.7°C) in September to a still moderately hot 73.6°F (23.1°C). In Florence, October is marked by an average low-temperature of 55.8°F (13.2°C).Humidity
In Florence, the average relative humidity in October is 74%.Rainfall
In Florence, in October, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 168.6 rainfall days, and 33.82" (859mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Florence, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 19min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 6:26 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 6.5h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Florence, SC
- Average high temperature in October: 73.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.3°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 55.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37°F).
Average pressure in October
Florence, SC
- Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Florence, SC
- Average wind speed in October: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Florence, SC
- Average humidity in October: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (72%).
Average rainfall in October
Florence, SC
- Average rainfall in October: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.65").
Average rainfall days in October
Florence, SC
- Average rainfall days in October: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in October
Florence, SC
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Florence, SC
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Florence, 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 30min
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).
Average sunshine days in October
Florence, SC
- Average sunshine days in October: 20.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Florence, SC
- Average UV index in October: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Florence, SC
- Average cloud cover in October: 29
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in October
Florence, 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).
