October weather forecastSpottswood, VA
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Spottswood, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 64.2°F (17.9°C).Temperature
October's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from September's moderately hot 75.9°F (24.4°C) to an enjoyable 64.2°F (17.9°C). An average nighttime temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) is noted during the month of October.Humidity
In Spottswood, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.Rainfall
In Spottswood, in October, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Spottswood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.9 days and collects up to 33.7" (856mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.9 snowfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Spottswood, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 12min.On the first day of October in Spottswood, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 6:18 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 5.6h.UV index
In Spottswood, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Spottswood, VA
- Average high temperature in October: 64.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 45.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).
Average pressure in October
Spottswood, VA
- Average pressure in October: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Spottswood, VA
- Average wind speed in October: 5.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).
Average humidity in October
Spottswood, VA
- Average humidity in October: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and July (74%).
Average rainfall in October
Spottswood, VA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (2.09").
Average rainfall days in October
Spottswood, VA
- Average rainfall days in October: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in October
Spottswood, VA
- Average snowfall in October: 0.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Spottswood, VA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Spottswood, 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 36min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in October
Spottswood, VA
- Average sunshine days in October: 17.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Spottswood, VA
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Spottswood, VA
- Average cloud cover in October: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in October
Spottswood, VA
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
