October weather forecast
Roanoke, WV

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Roanoke, West Virginia, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 63.7°F (17.6°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature decreases in October, shifting from a warm 76.6°F (24.8°C) in September to an enjoyable 63.7°F (17.6°C). In the month of October, the temperature in Roanoke generally rests at an average low of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Roanoke is 79%.

Rainfall

In October, in Roanoke, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout October, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Roanoke, there are 182.8 rainfall days, and 38.62" (981mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Roanoke, West Virginia, are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Roanoke. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 1.02" (26mm) of snow. In Roanoke, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.9 days and aggregates up to 32.17" (817mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Roanoke, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 7:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Roanoke is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in October translates into this advice:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Roanoke?

In Roanoke, 63.7°F (17.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 45.5°F (7.5°C) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Roanoke?

The average relative humidity in October in Roanoke is 79%.

How many days does it rain in October in Roanoke?

In Roanoke, in October, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Roanoke?

October is the first month it typically snows in Roanoke, West Virginia. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in October in Roanoke is 11h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Roanoke?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 7:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Roanoke?

The average sunshine duration in October in Roanoke, West Virginia, is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in October in Roanoke?

In Roanoke, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Roanoke, WV

Average temperature in October - Roanoke, WV
  • Average high temperature in October: 63.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°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 (23.5°F).

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Average pressure in October
Roanoke, WV

Average pressure in October - Roanoke, 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
Roanoke, WV

Average wind speed in October - Roanoke, WV
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in October
Roanoke, WV

Average humidity in October - Roanoke, WV
  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

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Average rainfall in October
Roanoke, WV

Average rainfall in October - Roanoke, WV
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in October
Roanoke, WV

Average rainfall days in October - Roanoke, 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 November (11.4 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Roanoke, WV

Average snowfall in October - Roanoke, WV
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Roanoke, WV

Average snowfall days in October - Roanoke, WV
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.6 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
Roanoke, WV

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

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 3min

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 18min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Roanoke, WV

Average sunshine days in October - Roanoke, WV
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (7.6 days).

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Average UV index in October
Roanoke, WV

Average UV index in October - Roanoke, WV
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Roanoke, WV

Average cloud cover in October - Roanoke, WV
  • Average cloud cover in October: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in October
Roanoke, WV

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

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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