October weather forecastEast Ridge, TN

October

Weather in October

October enters with a definitive autumnal feel, bringing noticeably cooler temperatures than in September. Rainfall increases slightly than the previous month and is less compared to November. It also marks the official start of the snowfall season, albeit with scanty and infrequent occurrences. The highest mean temperature this month goes down to 70.7°F (21.5°C), a further drop from September's readings. Despite these weather shifts, the milder temperatures and decent sunlight make it an excellent time for appreciating autumn's splendor.

Temperature

With October's arrival, East Ridge's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a moderately hot 82.2°F (27.9°C) in September to an agreeable 70.7°F (21.5°C). East Ridge's temperature drops to an average low of 50°F (10°C) during the nights of October.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 74%, October is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout October, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 172.9 rainfall days, and 40.35" (1025mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 7:24 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 6:47 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in October, in East Ridge, is 70.7°F (21.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 50°F (10°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

The average relative humidity in October is 74%.

In East Ridge, during October, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

May through October are months without snowfall.

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

In East Ridge, the average day length in October is 11h and 17min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 7:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 6:47 pm EDT.

In East Ridge, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.2h.

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
East Ridge, TN

  • Average high temperature in October: 70.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 50°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in October
East Ridge, TN

  • Average pressure in October: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
East Ridge, TN

  • Average wind speed in October: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in October
East Ridge, TN

  • Average humidity in October: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in October
East Ridge, TN

  • Average rainfall in October: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").

Average rainfall days in October
East Ridge, TN

  • Average rainfall days in October: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
East Ridge, TN

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
East Ridge, TN

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
East Ridge, TN

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
East Ridge, TN

  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in October
East Ridge, TN

  • Average UV index in October: 4

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

Average cloud cover in October
East Ridge, TN

  • Average cloud cover in October: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
East Ridge, TN

  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May and December (5mi).