October weather forecast
North Myrtle Beach, SC

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Weather in October

October experiences a further dip in temperatures, affirming the progression into the cooler months. The weather prepares to transition out of the warm spell of September into the chilly embrace of November. A notable feature is the shortening of daylight hours, a clear sign of the retreat of summer. The cooler atmosphere paves the way for a host of autumn-specific outdoor activities like apple picking and leaf-peeping. With temperatures averaging around 73.8°F (23.2°C), the weather sets a befitting curtain raiser for the holiday season.

Temperature

The arrival of October correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from September's 81.7°F (27.6°C) to a still moderately hot 73.8°F (23.2°C). During the month of October, North Myrtle Beach anticipates a mean low-temperature of 61°F (16.1°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in North Myrtle Beach is 76%.

Rainfall

In North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in October, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 115.4 rainfall days, and 10.75" (273mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In North Myrtle Beach, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 20min.
On the first day of October in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In North Myrtle Beach, the average sunshine in October is 6.4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in October translates into this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in North Myrtle Beach?

The high-temperature, in October, in North Myrtle Beach, is 73.8°F (23.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 61°F (16.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October in North Myrtle Beach?

The average relative humidity in October in North Myrtle Beach is 76%.

How many days does it rain in October in North Myrtle Beach?

In October, in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout October, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in North Myrtle Beach?

In North Myrtle Beach, snow does not fall in April through November.

What is the average length of the day in October in North Myrtle Beach?

In October, the average day length in North Myrtle Beach is 11h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in North Myrtle Beach?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in North Myrtle Beach?

The average sunshine duration in October in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in North Myrtle Beach?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
North Myrtle Beach, SC

Average temperature in October - North Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Average high temperature in October: 73.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 61°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 (41.5°F).

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Average pressure in October
North Myrtle Beach, SC

Average pressure in October - North Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 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
North Myrtle Beach, SC

Average wind speed in October - North Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in October
North Myrtle Beach, SC

Average humidity in October - North Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

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

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Average rainfall in October
North Myrtle Beach, SC

Average rainfall in October - North Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in October
North Myrtle Beach, SC

Average rainfall days in October - North Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall days in October
North Myrtle Beach, SC

Average snowfall days in October - North Myrtle Beach, 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).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
North Myrtle Beach, SC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - North Myrtle Beach, SC
  • 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: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in October
North Myrtle Beach, SC

Average sunshine days in October - North Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in October
North Myrtle Beach, SC

Average UV index in October - North Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Average UV index in October: 5

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

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Average cloud cover in October
North Myrtle Beach, SC

Average cloud cover in October - North Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in October
North Myrtle Beach, SC

Average visibility in October - North Myrtle Beach, 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).

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