October weather forecast
Shortt Gap, VA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Shortt Gap, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63.9°F (17.7°C) and 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Temperature

October shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from September's warm 76.1°F (24.5°C) to a comfortable 63.9°F (17.7°C). The month of October records an average low-temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C) in Shortt Gap.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Shortt Gap is 78%.

Rainfall

In Shortt Gap, in October, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Shortt Gap, there are 155.9 rainfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Shortt Gap. October is the first month it typically snows in Shortt Gap. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.2 snowfall days, and 18.03" (458mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Shortt Gap is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of October, in Shortt Gap, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 6:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Shortt Gap is 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Shortt Gap is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Shortt Gap?

Shortt Gap in October has an average high-temperature of 63.9°F (17.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Shortt Gap?

The average relative humidity in October in Shortt Gap, Virginia, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in October in Shortt Gap?

In Shortt Gap, Virginia, in October, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Shortt Gap?

October is the first month it typically snows in Shortt Gap, Virginia. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Shortt Gap?

In Shortt Gap, the average day length in October is 11h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Shortt Gap?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shortt Gap, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 6:30 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Shortt Gap?

In Shortt Gap, Virginia, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.1h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Shortt Gap?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Shortt Gap is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Shortt Gap, VA

Average temperature in October - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average high temperature in October: 63.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

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Average pressure in October
Shortt Gap, VA

Average pressure in October - Shortt Gap, 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
Shortt Gap, VA

Average wind speed in October - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in October
Shortt Gap, VA

Average humidity in October - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in October
Shortt Gap, VA

Average rainfall in October - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in October
Shortt Gap, VA

Average rainfall days in October - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Shortt Gap, VA

Average snowfall in October - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Shortt Gap, VA

Average snowfall days in October - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 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
Shortt Gap, VA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Shortt Gap, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Shortt Gap, VA

Average sunshine days in October - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in October
Shortt Gap, VA

Average UV index in October - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
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
Shortt Gap, VA

Average cloud cover in October - Shortt Gap, VA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in October
Shortt Gap, VA

Average visibility in October - Shortt Gap, 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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