October weather forecast
Lexington, VA

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Weather in October

October welcomes a refreshing change with the complete arrival of fall in Lexington. The city transforms into an artist's palette, featuring a spectacle of vibrant autumn colors. Rainfall levels remain steady, painting a wet picture against the multi-colored backdrop. The onset of cooler temperatures triggers a wardrobe change while adjusting outdoor plans accordingly. October sees a further drop in temperatures ranging from 46°F (7.8°C) to 65.5°F (18.6°C).

Temperature

As October arrives, Lexington's weather displays a decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from September's moderately hot 77.5°F (25.3°C) to a refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C). Throughout the nights in October, an average low-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) is noted in Lexington.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Lexington is 77%.

Rainfall

In Lexington, in October, during 9.9 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lexington, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.4 days and collects up to 23.86" (606mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 12min.
On the first day of October in Lexington, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.9h.

UV index

In Lexington, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in October transforms into this advice:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Lexington?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Lexington, Virginia, are 65.5°F (18.6°C) and 46°F (7.8°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Lexington?

In October, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in Lexington in October?

In Lexington, in October, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Lexington?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in Lexington in October?

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

What is the average length of the day in October in Lexington?

In Lexington, the average day length in October is 11h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Lexington?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lexington, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Lexington?

In Lexington, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.9h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Lexington?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Lexington, Virginia, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Lexington, VA

Average temperature in October - Lexington, VA
  • Average high temperature in October: 65.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46°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 (25.2°F).

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Average pressure in October
Lexington, VA

Average pressure in October - Lexington, 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Lexington, VA

Average wind speed in October - Lexington, VA
  • Average wind speed in October: 5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

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Average humidity in October
Lexington, VA

Average humidity in October - Lexington, VA
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

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Average rainfall in October
Lexington, VA

Average rainfall in October - Lexington, VA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in October
Lexington, VA

Average rainfall days in October - Lexington, VA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Lexington, VA

Average snowfall in October - Lexington, VA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Lexington, VA

Average snowfall days in October - Lexington, VA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Lexington, VA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Lexington, VA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Lexington, VA

Average sunshine days in October - Lexington, VA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Lexington, VA

Average UV index in October - Lexington, VA
  • Average UV index in October: 3

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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Lexington, VA

Average cloud cover in October - Lexington, VA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 37

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 30).

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Average visibility in October
Lexington, VA

Average visibility in October - Lexington, VA
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

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

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