October weather forecast
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Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in May, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 60.3°F (15.7°C).

Temperature

With October's arrival, May's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from an agreeable 72.5°F (22.5°C) in September to a refreshing 60.3°F (15.7°C). Throughout October, May witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in May, West Virginia, is 81%.

Rainfall

In May, in October, during 15.3 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 197.4 rainfall days, and 37.87" (962mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in May. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.4 snowfall days, it receives 1.54" (39mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 67 snowfall days, and 41.3" (1049mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:01 pm. On the last day of October, in May, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in October is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in May are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during October morphs into the following directions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May in October?

The average high-temperature, in October, in May, is 60.3°F (15.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C).

What is the average humidity in October in May?

In October, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

How much does it rain in May in October?

In October, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout October, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in May?

October is the first month it typically snows in May, West Virginia. Throughout October, in the average 1.4 snowfall days, it receives 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in May?

In October, the average day length in May, West Virginia, is 11h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in May?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in May?

The months with the lowest UV index in May are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in October in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in May, West Virginia, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
May, WV

Average temperature in October - May, WV
  • Average high temperature in October: 60.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

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Average pressure in October
May, WV

Average pressure in October - May, 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).

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Average wind speed in October
May, WV

Average wind speed in October - May, WV
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in October
May, WV

Average humidity in October - May, WV
  • Average humidity in October: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (79%).

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Average rainfall in October
May, WV

Average rainfall in October - May, WV
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in October
May, WV

Average rainfall days in October - May, WV
  • Average rainfall days in October: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.5 days).

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Average snowfall in October
May, WV

Average snowfall in October - May, WV
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
May, WV

Average snowfall days in October - May, WV
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
May, WV

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - May, WV
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in October
May, WV

Average sunshine days in October - May, WV
  • Average sunshine days in October: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (12.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.5 days).

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Average UV index in October
May, WV

Average UV index in October - May, WV
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
May, WV

Average cloud cover in October - May, WV
  • Average cloud cover in October: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

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Average visibility in October
May, WV

Average visibility in October - May, WV
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).

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