October weather forecastBig Sandy, WV
October
Weather in October
October, like September, in Big Sandy, West Virginia, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64.2°F (17.9°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).Temperature
October's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C) in September to a comfortable 64.2°F (17.9°C). During October, Big Sandy records an average temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) at night.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout October, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 172.5 rainfall days, and 29.41" (747mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.87" (22mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.6 snowfall days, and 20" (508mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Big Sandy, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 13min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 6:29 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 6.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October in Big Sandy is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Big Sandy, WV
- Average high temperature in October: 64.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 45.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).
Average pressure in October
Big Sandy, WV
- 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).
Average wind speed in October
Big Sandy, WV
- Average wind speed in October: 5.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in October
Big Sandy, WV
- Average humidity in October: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (76%).
Average rainfall in October
Big Sandy, WV
- Average rainfall in October: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in October
Big Sandy, WV
- Average rainfall days in October: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in October
Big Sandy, WV
- Average snowfall in October: 0.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Big Sandy, WV
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Big Sandy, WV
- 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: 6h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in October
Big Sandy, WV
- Average sunshine days in October: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).
Average UV index in October
Big Sandy, WV
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Big Sandy, WV
- Average cloud cover in October: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in October
Big Sandy, WV
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
