October weather forecast
Taneytown, MD

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Weather in October

October is truly a representative of autumn in Taneytown, with significantly lower temperatures averaging at a high of 63.3°F (17.4°C). Rainfall decreases even more to 2.4" (61mm) in spite of a spike in cloud cover. This month also sees the first traces of snow, indicating the approaching winter. Daylight hours continue their descent, giving way to earlier nights. The wind picks up its pace, breezing at an average of 6.8mph (10.9km/h), the highest since spring.

Temperature

The shift from September to October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a warm 75.2°F (24°C) to a refreshing 63.3°F (17.4°C). The mean low-temperature during October nights is a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Taneytown, Maryland, in October, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.5 rainfall days, and 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.3 snowfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

In Taneytown, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

During October, Taneytown experiences an average high-temperature of 63.3°F (17.4°C) and a low-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 79%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Taneytown, in October, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Taneytown have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Taneytown is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Taneytown, MD

Average temperature in October - Taneytown, MD
  • Average high temperature in October: 63.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Taneytown, MD

Average pressure in October - Taneytown, MD
  • 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
Taneytown, MD

Average wind speed in October - Taneytown, MD
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in October
Taneytown, MD

Average humidity in October - Taneytown, MD
  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in October
Taneytown, MD

Average rainfall in October - Taneytown, MD
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").

Average rainfall days in October
Taneytown, MD

Average rainfall days in October - Taneytown, MD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Taneytown, MD

Average snowfall in October - Taneytown, MD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Taneytown, MD

Average snowfall days in October - Taneytown, MD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Taneytown, MD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Taneytown, MD
  • 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Taneytown, MD

Average sunshine days in October - Taneytown, MD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Taneytown, MD

Average UV index in October - Taneytown, MD
  • Average UV index in October: 3

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

Average cloud cover in October
Taneytown, MD

Average cloud cover in October - Taneytown, MD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Taneytown, MD

Average visibility in October - Taneytown, MD
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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