October weather forecastRapidan, VA
October
Weather in October
October, like September, in Rapidan, Virginia, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.4°F (9.1°C) and 67.1°F (19.5°C).Temperature
The onset of October brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a moderately hot 79.2°F (26.2°C) in September to a comfortable 67.1°F (19.5°C). October is noted for a mean low-temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 77%.Rainfall
In Rapidan, Virginia, during October, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. In Rapidan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.3 days and collects up to 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Rapidan, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 11min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 6:54 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 6:13 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 5.9h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Rapidan, VA
- Average high temperature in October: 67.1°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 (41.5°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 48.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure in October
Rapidan, 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 (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Rapidan, VA
- Average wind speed in October: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Rapidan, 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 (71%).
Average rainfall in October
Rapidan, VA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in October
Rapidan, VA
- Average rainfall days in October: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in October
Rapidan, VA
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Rapidan, 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
Rapidan, 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 54min
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 18min).
Average sunshine days in October
Rapidan, VA
- Average sunshine days in October: 18.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).
Average UV index in October
Rapidan, 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).
Average cloud cover in October
Rapidan, VA
- Average cloud cover in October: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in October
Rapidan, VA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May and September (5mi).
