October weather forecastElkhorn, WV
October
Weather in October
October, like September, in Elkhorn, West Virginia, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 45.1°F (7.3°C) and max 64.2°F (17.9°C).Temperature
The arrival of October indicates a decrease 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). In Elkhorn, October nights cool down to an average of 45.1°F (7.3°C).Humidity
In Elkhorn, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.Rainfall
In Elkhorn, during October, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Elkhorn, 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. In Elkhorn, West Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.6 days and aggregates up to 20" (508mm) of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day in Elkhorn is 11h and 13min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 7:08 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:28 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 6.1h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during October translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Elkhorn, 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
Elkhorn, 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
Elkhorn, 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
Elkhorn, 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
Elkhorn, 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
Elkhorn, 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
Elkhorn, 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
Elkhorn, 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
Elkhorn, 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
Elkhorn, 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
Elkhorn, 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
Elkhorn, 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
Elkhorn, 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).
