October weather forecastOrcas, WA
October
Weather in October
October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Orcas, Washington, with an average temperature varying between 55.4°F (13°C) and 50.9°F (10.5°C).Temperature
October sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C) in September to a moderate 55.4°F (13°C). In Orcas, the average low-temperature during October nights tends to settle at a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C), indicating a slight drop from the daytime peak.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Orcas, in October, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Orcas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.7 days and collects up to 23.46" (596mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Orcas, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In Orcas, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 47min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 5:52 pm PDT.
Sunshine
In Orcas, the average sunshine in October is 5.5h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.
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Average temperature in October
Orcas, WA
- Average high temperature in October: 55.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (64.9°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January, February and December (45.3°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 50.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (40.5°F).
Average pressure in October
Orcas, WA
- Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (30"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Orcas, WA
- Average wind speed in October: 7.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in October
Orcas, WA
- Average humidity in October: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).
Average rainfall in October
Orcas, WA
- Average rainfall in October: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.43").
Average rainfall days in October
Orcas, WA
- Average rainfall days in October: 15.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Orcas, WA
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Orcas, WA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 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
Orcas, WA
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in October
Orcas, WA
- Average sunshine days in October: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.7 days).
Average UV index in October
Orcas, WA
- Average UV index in October: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Orcas, WA
- Average cloud cover in October: 41
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in October
Orcas, WA
- 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).
