October weather forecastMoundsville, WV
October
Weather in October
October in Moundsville ushers in the full scale of the fall season. The temperatures slide further down from September, clearly signifying the change of season. With the falling temperatures, Moundsville prepares for the onset of winter. Residents witness a significant drop in daylight hours and an increase in cloud cover, contributing to the town’s fall ambiance. Flipping weather patterns provide a breathtaking view as the leaves begin to change their colors.Temperature
October's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a warm 76.3°F (24.6°C) in September to a refreshing 63°F (17.2°C). In the month of October, Moundsville's average low-temperature falls to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C).Humidity
In Moundsville, the average relative humidity in October is 79%.Rainfall
In Moundsville, during October, the rain falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 186.2 rainfall days, and 35.16" (893mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Moundsville, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In Moundsville, West Virginia, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 8min.On the first day of October in Moundsville, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.4h.UV index
In Moundsville, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Moundsville, WV
- Average high temperature in October: 63°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.5°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 45.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.4°F).
Average pressure in October
Moundsville, 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 (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Moundsville, WV
- Average wind speed in October: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).
Average humidity in October
Moundsville, 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 April and August (77%).
Average rainfall in October
Moundsville, WV
- Average rainfall in October: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").
Average rainfall days in October
Moundsville, WV
- Average rainfall days in October: 14.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Moundsville, WV
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.31").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Moundsville, WV
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Moundsville, WV
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in October
Moundsville, WV
- Average sunshine days in October: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.4 days).
Average UV index in October
Moundsville, WV
- Average UV index in October: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Moundsville, WV
- Average cloud cover in October: 46
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
Moundsville, 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).
