October weather forecastBuckhannon, WV
October
Weather in October
October climatology in Buckhannon, West Virginia, beckons colder days. The high temperature usually hovers around 62.6°F (17°C), demonstrating a significant drop from the numbers recorded in September. The transition from a dry September to the rainy October dramatically alters the atmospheric conditions. This is the month when the cityscape begins to change, with green leaves turning into different shades of brown. Thus, October presents a very distinct, pictorial representation of fall in the city.Temperature
A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during October, decreasing from a moderately hot 75.2°F (24°C) in September to a refreshing 62.6°F (17°C). During the month of October, Buckhannon experiences a steady low-temperature average of 44.6°F (7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 79%.Rainfall
In Buckhannon, during October, the rain falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. In Buckhannon, West Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.8 days and collects up to 38.07" (967mm) 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 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 1.5" (38mm) of snow. In Buckhannon, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.1 days and aggregates up to 37.83" (961mm) of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 10min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Buckhannon, the average sunshine in October is 5.6h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Buckhannon, WV
- Average high temperature in October: 62.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 44.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).
Average pressure in October
Buckhannon, WV
- 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
Buckhannon, WV
- Average wind speed in October: 5.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in October
Buckhannon, WV
- Average humidity in October: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).
Average rainfall in October
Buckhannon, WV
- Average rainfall in October: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in October
Buckhannon, WV
- Average rainfall days in October: 15.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.4 days).
Average snowfall in October
Buckhannon, WV
- Average snowfall in October: 1.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Buckhannon, WV
- Average snowfall days in October: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Buckhannon, WV
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in October
Buckhannon, WV
- Average sunshine days in October: 13.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.2 days).
Average UV index in October
Buckhannon, WV
- Average UV index in October: 3
The month with the highest UV index is 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
Buckhannon, WV
- Average cloud cover in October: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in October
Buckhannon, WV
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
