October weather forecastQuantico, VA
October
Weather in October
October welcomes the undeniable change in season with a noticeable drop in temperature, accompanied by the warm tones of autumn hues. The city wears a cloak of fall foliage, with the month encouraging comfortable outdoor activities. It's the ideal time for twilight walks under trees crowned with crimson and gold. The days are dyeing down to a cozier feel with a shorter sunlight window. Treasure the last sunshine-filled days before the winter sets in.Temperature
A shift in Quantico's weather is observed as September turns into October, with the average high temperature reducing from a moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C) to a comfortable 67.1°F (19.5°C). During the nights in October, the temperature averages to a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout October, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Quantico, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 31.61" (803mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Quantico, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day in Quantico is 11h and 11min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:51 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 6:10 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 radiation for the average person.Note: In October, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Quantico, VA
- Average high temperature in October: 67.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 50.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).
Average pressure in October
Quantico, 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 (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Quantico, VA
- Average wind speed in October: 6.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in October
Quantico, VA
- Average humidity in October: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April and July (73%).
Average rainfall in October
Quantico, VA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.97").
Average rainfall days in October
Quantico, VA
- Average rainfall days in October: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in October
Quantico, VA
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Quantico, VA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 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
Quantico, VA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 12min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in October
Quantico, VA
- Average sunshine days in October: 18.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).
Average UV index in October
Quantico, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Quantico, VA
- Average cloud cover in October: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in October
Quantico, 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).
