October weather forecastAltavista, VA
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Altavista, Virginia, is an agreeable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 49.3°F (9.6°C) and 68.4°F (20.2°C).Temperature
As September transitions to October, the average high-temperature falls from a warm 80.1°F (26.7°C) to an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C). During the month of October, the temperature in Altavista, Virginia, generally drops to a low average of 49.3°F (9.6°C).Humidity
In Altavista, Virginia, the average relative humidity in October is 75%.Rainfall
In Altavista, in October, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Altavista, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158 days and collects up to 30.55" (776mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.7 snowfall days, and 8.86" (225mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day in Altavista is 11h and 14min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Altavista, the average sunshine in October is 5.9h.UV index
In Altavista, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 4 during October translates into the following guidance:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Altavista, VA
- Average high temperature in October: 68.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 49.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).
Average pressure in October
Altavista, VA
- Average pressure in October: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Altavista, VA
- Average wind speed in October: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in October
Altavista, VA
- Average humidity in October: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in October
Altavista, VA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in October
Altavista, VA
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Altavista, VA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Altavista, VA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 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
Altavista, VA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in October
Altavista, VA
- Average sunshine days in October: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in October
Altavista, VA
- 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, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Altavista, VA
- Average cloud cover in October: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in October
Altavista, VA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
