October weather forecastSimpsonville, SC

October

Weather in October

October's weather in Simpsonville, South Carolina is all about pleasant fall temperatures. Compared to September, weather becomes even cooler inviting residents outdoors to enjoy the breathtaking fall foliage. With Halloween around the corner, it is the perfect weather to put on a light sweater and take part in trick-or-treat activities around the city. The weather elegantly transitions into winter with the trees bidding adieu to their leaves. This month is a true testament to the beauty of fall in Simpsonville.

Temperature

The onset of October brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a warm 83.1°F (28.4°C) in September to a pleasant 72°F (22.2°C). Simpsonville's nighttime temperature in October drops to an average of 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 72%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout October, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.9 rainfall days, and 35.51" (902mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Simpsonville, South Carolina, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Simpsonville is 11h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:12 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:35 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In October, in Simpsonville, the average high-temperature is 72°F (22.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 52.2°F (11.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

In Simpsonville, the average relative humidity in October is 72%.

In Simpsonville, in October, during 9.6 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

April through October are months without snowfall.

In Simpsonville, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

The average day length in October is 11h and 18min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:35 pm EDT.

In Simpsonville, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.9h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Simpsonville is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Simpsonville, SC

  • Average high temperature in October: 72°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 52.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Simpsonville, SC

  • Average pressure in October: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Simpsonville, SC

  • Average wind speed in October: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Simpsonville, SC

  • Average humidity in October: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in October
Simpsonville, SC

  • Average rainfall in October: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in October
Simpsonville, SC

  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Simpsonville, SC

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Simpsonville, SC

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.4 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
Simpsonville, 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 54min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Simpsonville, 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 (10.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Simpsonville, SC

  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Simpsonville, SC

  • Average cloud cover in October: 29

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in October
Simpsonville, 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).