October weather forecast
Pettys Corner, VA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Pettys Corner, Virginia, is an agreeable autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 69.4°F (20.8°C) and an average low of 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Temperature

October's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 81.3°F (27.4°C) in September to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). During October nights, Pettys Corner records an average temperature of 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Pettys Corner, in October, during 9.8 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Pettys Corner, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.4 days and collects up to 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Pettys Corner are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Pettys Corner. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Pettys Corner, there are 9.4 snowfall days, and 8.23" (209mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Pettys Corner is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Pettys Corner, Virginia, the average sunshine in October is 6h.

UV index

In Pettys Corner, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Pettys Corner?

In Pettys Corner, in October, the average high-temperature is 69.4°F (20.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 51.1°F (10.6°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Pettys Corner?

The average relative humidity in October in Pettys Corner is 76%.

How much does it rain in Pettys Corner in October?

In Pettys Corner, during October, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Pettys Corner?

October is the first month it typically snows in Pettys Corner. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Pettys Corner have in October?

In Pettys Corner, the average day length in October is 11h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Pettys Corner?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of the month, in Pettys Corner, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:16 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Pettys Corner have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Pettys Corner?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Pettys Corner is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Pettys Corner, VA

Average temperature in October - Pettys Corner, VA
  • Average high temperature in October: 69.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 51.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

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Average pressure in October
Pettys Corner, VA

Average pressure in October - Pettys Corner, 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).

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Average wind speed in October
Pettys Corner, VA

Average wind speed in October - Pettys Corner, VA
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in October
Pettys Corner, VA

Average humidity in October - Pettys Corner, VA
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

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Average rainfall in October
Pettys Corner, VA

Average rainfall in October - Pettys Corner, VA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.28"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in October
Pettys Corner, VA

Average rainfall days in October - Pettys Corner, VA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Pettys Corner, VA

Average snowfall in October - Pettys Corner, VA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Pettys Corner, VA

Average snowfall days in October - Pettys Corner, VA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Pettys Corner, VA

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

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: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (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
Pettys Corner, VA

Average sunshine days in October - Pettys Corner, VA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

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Average UV index in October
Pettys Corner, VA

Average UV index in October - Pettys Corner, 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).

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Average cloud cover in October
Pettys Corner, VA

Average cloud cover in October - Pettys Corner, 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 32).

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Average visibility in October
Pettys Corner, VA

Average visibility in October - Pettys Corner, 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).

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