October weather forecastLancaster, VA
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Lancaster, Virginia, is an agreeable autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 68.4°F (20.2°C) and min 53.1°F (11.7°C).Temperature
The commencement of October indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from September's moderately hot 79.5°F (26.4°C) to a pleasant 68.4°F (20.2°C). Lancaster, during the month of October, experiences an average low-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C).Humidity
In Lancaster, the average relative humidity in October is 77%.Rainfall
In Lancaster, during October, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. In Lancaster, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.5 days and collects up to 31.42" (798mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Lancaster, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In Lancaster, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 13min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.6h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in October translates into the following instructions:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
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Average temperature in October
Lancaster, VA
- Average high temperature in October: 68.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 53.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).
Average pressure in October
Lancaster, VA
- Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Lancaster, VA
- Average wind speed in October: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Lancaster, VA
- Average humidity in October: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).
Average rainfall in October
Lancaster, VA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in October
Lancaster, VA
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Lancaster, VA
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Lancaster, VA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 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
Lancaster, 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in October
Lancaster, VA
- Average sunshine days in October: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).
Average UV index in October
Lancaster, 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
Lancaster, VA
- Average cloud cover in October: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in October
Lancaster, 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).
