October weather forecastIndependence, WV
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another enjoyable autumn month in Independence, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 62.6°F (17°C) and 44.6°F (7°C).Temperature
The arrival of October corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from September's warm 75.4°F (24.1°C) to an enjoyable 62.6°F (17°C). The average temperature drops to a frosty 44.6°F (7°C) during the night in the month of October.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity in Independence is 79%.Rainfall
In Independence, during October, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 184.5 rainfall days, and 35.35" (898mm) 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 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Independence, there are 58.4 snowfall days, and 31.26" (794mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day in Independence is 11h and 9min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:01 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:18 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Independence, the average sunshine in October is 5.5h.UV index
In Independence, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Independence, 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 (35.6°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 (21.7°F).
Average pressure in October
Independence, WV
- Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Independence, 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 (4.3mph).
Average humidity in October
Independence, 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 July and August (77%).
Average rainfall in October
Independence, WV
- Average rainfall in October: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in October
Independence, WV
- Average rainfall days in October: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Independence, WV
- Average snowfall in October: 1.1"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Independence, WV
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Independence, 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 24min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 30min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in October
Independence, WV
- Average sunshine days in October: 13.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.5 days).
Average UV index in October
Independence, 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
Independence, WV
- Average cloud cover in October: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in October
Independence, WV
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
