October weather forecastShockeysville, VA

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Shockeysville, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 65.1°F (18.4°C) and 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

October comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from September's moderately hot 77°F (25°C) to a comfortable 65.1°F (18.4°C). During October, an average low-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) is observed.

Humidity

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Shockeysville, during October, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Shockeysville, there are 117.3 rainfall days, and 12.24" (311mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Shockeysville, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 9min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 65.1°F (18.4°C) and 46°F (7.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

The months with the highest humidity are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

In October, the average relative humidity is 78%.

In Shockeysville, in October, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Shockeysville, snow does not fall in May through October.

In Shockeysville, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

In October, the average day length is 11h and 9min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.6h.

In Shockeysville, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Shockeysville, VA

  • Average high temperature in October: 65.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Shockeysville, 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
Shockeysville, VA

  • Average wind speed in October: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Shockeysville, VA

  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Shockeysville, VA

  • Average rainfall in October: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in October
Shockeysville, VA

  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Shockeysville, VA

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Shockeysville, VA

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
Shockeysville, VA

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Shockeysville, VA

  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Shockeysville, 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
Shockeysville, VA

  • Average cloud cover in October: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are January, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Shockeysville, VA

  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, September and October (5mi).