October weather forecastWilliamsburg, VA

October
Weather in October
October fosters the fall season in Williamsburg, with the temperatures cooling down to between 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 69.8°F (21°C). Rainfall continues to decrease, this month witnessing only 1.38" (35mm). Leaves continue their color play, creating a breathtaking scenery under 11.2 daylight hours. The gradually receding daylight reflects the stepping stones to winter as Autumn firmly entrenches itself. October is symbolized with pumpkin patches, cool nights, and the glory of autumn at its best.Temperature
As September transitions to October, the average high-temperature in Williamsburg falls from a moderately hot 79.9°F (26.6°C) to an agreeable 69.8°F (21°C). In the month of October, an average of 54.5°F (12.5°C) marks the low-temperature.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall in Williamsburg are October and December Rain falls for 9 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of rain.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Williamsburg, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 13min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Williamsburg, the average sunshine in October is 5.9h.UV index
In Williamsburg, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The average daily UV index of 4 in October transforms into the following instructions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Average temperature in October
Williamsburg, VA
- Average high temperature in October: 69.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 54.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).
Average pressure in October
Williamsburg, VA
- Average pressure in October: 30.03"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
Williamsburg, VA
- Average wind speed in October: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).
Average humidity in October
Williamsburg, VA
- Average humidity in October: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).
Average rainfall in October
Williamsburg, VA
- Average rainfall in October: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.36").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are October and December (1.38").
Average rainfall days in October
Williamsburg, VA
- Average rainfall days in October: 9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
Williamsburg, VA
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Williamsburg, VA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and October (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Williamsburg, VA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 12min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in October
Williamsburg, VA
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.7 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.2 days).
Average UV index in October
Williamsburg, VA
- Average UV index in October: 4
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Williamsburg, VA
- Average cloud cover in October: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in October
Williamsburg, 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).





