October weather forecastEmporia, VA
October
Weather in October
October brings a noticeable change in Emporia's weather pattern, as temperatures begin to drop indicating the transition into colder months. With a visible drop in temperatures, the average high temperature measures around 69.6°F (20.9°C), and the low temperature goes down to 52.7°F (11.5°C). With the temperature drop, Emporia sees the least rainfall in October, receiving only 1.89" (48mm) over the whole month. October marks the onset of the fall season with falling leaves and shorter days. Despite the cooler temperatures, October retains a healthy quota of sunny days making it the perfect weather for pumpkin-picking, bonfires, and fall festivals.Temperature
Onset of October in Emporia witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderately hot 81.1°F (27.3°C) in September to a pleasant 69.6°F (20.9°C). An average low-temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C) marks the nights throughout October.Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 77%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 10.8 days and typically collects 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 14min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 6:14 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 5.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Emporia, VA
- Average high temperature in October: 69.6°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 (46.2°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 52.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).
Average pressure in October
Emporia, VA
- Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Emporia, VA
- Average wind speed in October: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Emporia, VA
- Average humidity in October: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, April, July and November (74%).
Average rainfall in October
Emporia, VA
- Average rainfall in October: 1.89"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").
Average rainfall days in October
Emporia, VA
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.8 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in October
Emporia, VA
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Emporia, VA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Emporia, VA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in October
Emporia, VA
- Average sunshine days in October: 18.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).
Average UV index in October
Emporia, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Emporia, VA
- Average cloud cover in October: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in October
Emporia, VA
- 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).
