October weather forecastShirley, SC

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Shirley, South Carolina, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 58.5°F (14.7°C) and 76.1°F (24.5°C).

Temperature

During the transition into October, Shirley observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from 85.3°F (29.6°C) in September to a still moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C). Throughout October, the temperature in Shirley tends to fall to a consistent average low of 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Shirley is 74%.

Rainfall

In Shirley, South Carolina, in October, during 9 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shirley, there are 158.7 rainfall days, and 30.28" (769mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Shirley, snow does not fall in March through November.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Shirley, South Carolina, is 11h and 22min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 6:35 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Shirley is 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Shirley, South Carolina, 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 ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in October transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Shirley in October has an average high-temperature of 76.1°F (24.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 58.5°F (14.7°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

In October, the average relative humidity in Shirley, South Carolina, is 74%.

In Shirley, South Carolina, during October, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

In Shirley, snow does not fall in March through November.

In October, the average day length is 11h and 22min.

On the first day of October in Shirley, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 6:35 pm EDT.

In Shirley, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.8h.

In Shirley, South Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Shirley, SC

  • Average high temperature in October: 76.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 58.5°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Shirley, SC

  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Shirley, SC

  • Average wind speed in October: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in October
Shirley, SC

  • Average humidity in October: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Shirley, SC

  • Average rainfall in October: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.38").

Average rainfall days in October
Shirley, SC

  • Average rainfall days in October: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Shirley, SC

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Shirley, SC

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

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

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Shirley, SC

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 24min

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 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Shirley, SC

  • Average sunshine days in October: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Shirley, 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
Shirley, 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 July and October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Shirley, 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).