October weather forecast
Rural, VA

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Rural, Virginia, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.3°F (7.4°C) and 65.5°F (18.6°C).

Temperature

Setting in of October comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 77.2°F (25.1°C) in September to a refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C). October in Rural witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 78%.

Rainfall

In Rural, in October, during 13.7 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rural, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 197.7 days and collects up to 36.69" (932mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Rural, Virginia. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1 snowfall days, it receives 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Rural, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.9 days and aggregates up to 19.8" (503mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Rural, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:12 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Rural, Virginia, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in October leads to these recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Rural in October?

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 65.5°F (18.6°C) and a low-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Rural?

The average relative humidity in October is 78%.

How many days does it rain in October in Rural?

In Rural, in October, during 13.7 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Rural?

October is the first month it typically snows in Rural, Virginia. Throughout October, in the average 1 snowfall days, it receives 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

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

In October, the average day length in Rural, Virginia, is 11h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Rural?

On the first day of October in Rural, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Rural have in October?

In Rural, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index in October in Rural?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Rural, Virginia, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Rural, VA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

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Average pressure in October
Rural, VA

Average pressure in October - Rural, VA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Rural, VA

Average wind speed in October - Rural, VA
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

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Average humidity in October
Rural, VA

Average humidity in October - Rural, VA
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in October
Rural, VA

Average rainfall in October - Rural, VA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in October
Rural, VA

Average rainfall days in October - Rural, VA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Rural, VA

Average snowfall in October - Rural, VA
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Rural, VA

Average snowfall days in October - Rural, VA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Rural, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Rural, VA

Average sunshine days in October - Rural, VA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.7 days).

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Average UV index in October
Rural, VA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Rural, VA

Average cloud cover in October - Rural, VA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in October
Rural, VA

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

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

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