October weather forecastSanford, VA
October
Weather in October
October, like September, in Sanford, Virginia, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 58.1°F (14.5°C) and 67.6°F (19.8°C).Temperature
In the transition to October, Sanford observes a minor drop in the average high-temperature, shifting from a moderately hot 76.5°F (24.7°C) in September to an enjoyable 67.6°F (19.8°C). Throughout October, the temperature falls to an average low of 58.1°F (14.5°C).Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout October, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 128 rainfall days, and 16.1" (409mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April 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, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.8h.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, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Average temperature in October
Sanford, VA
- Average high temperature in October: 67.6°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 (43.5°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 58.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).
Average pressure in October
Sanford, VA
- Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Sanford, VA
- Average wind speed in October: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.9mph).
Average humidity in October
Sanford, VA
- Average humidity in October: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).
Average rainfall in October
Sanford, VA
- Average rainfall in October: 1.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (1.06").
Average rainfall days in October
Sanford, VA
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Sanford, VA
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Sanford, VA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Sanford, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in October
Sanford, VA
- Average sunshine days in October: 19 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.7 days).
Average UV index in October
Sanford, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Sanford, VA
- Average cloud cover in October: 36
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in October
Sanford, VA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
