Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
In Fort Defiance, entering October brings a temperature decrement, reducing from September's moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C) to a comfortable 63.9°F (17.7°C). In the month of October, Fort Defiance experiences an average low-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C).Humidity
In Fort Defiance, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.Rainfall
In Fort Defiance, during October, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Fort Defiance, Virginia, there are 144.6 rainfall days, and 23.46" (596mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Fort Defiance. October is the first month it typically snows in Fort Defiance. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.7 snowfall days, and 14.41" (366mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 11min.On the first day of October in Fort Defiance, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 6:17 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October in Fort Defiance is 5.9h.UV index
In Fort Defiance, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Frequently asked questions
What are October temperatures in Fort Defiance?
What is the average humidity in October in Fort Defiance?
How many days does it rain in October in Fort Defiance?
When does it start snowing in Fort Defiance?
What is the average length of the day in October in Fort Defiance?
What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Fort Defiance?
How long on average sun shines in October in Fort Defiance?
What is the UV index intensity in October in Fort Defiance?
Average temperature in October
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average high temperature in October: 63.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 45.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).
Average pressure in October
Fort Defiance, VA
- 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 (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average wind speed in October: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in October
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average humidity in October: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).
Average rainfall in October
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average rainfall in October: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").
Average rainfall days in October
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average rainfall days in October: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in October
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average cloud cover in October: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in October
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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