October weather forecast
Durham, NC

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The amazing skyscape of Durham City in North Carolina
The amazing skyscape of Durham City in North Carolina

Weather in October

October introduces autumn in its full glory, with notable reductions in temperature, making the weather more cool and comfortable. Rainfall also decreases, with the city receiving an average of 1.89" (48mm), the lowest until now in the second half of the year. The month witnesses a decline in humidity, balancing the decrease in temperature. This change in climate can be viewed as an indication of the decreasing temperature, preparing the city for the onset of winter in the coming months.

Temperature

In October, the average high-temperature in Durham goes from a warm 82°F (27.8°C) in September to a pleasant 70.9°F (21.6°C). Durham throughout October, records an average low-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 75%.

Rainfall

October is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.9 days and accumulates 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Durham, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 70.9°F (21.6°C) and 52.5°F (11.4°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 75%.

What is the driest month?

October is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.9 days and accumulates 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Durham, during October, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through November are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Durham have in October?

The average day length in October in Durham is 11h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Durham, the average sunshine duration in October is 6h.

How high is the UV index in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Durham, NC

Average temperature in October - Durham, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 70.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 52.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Durham, NC

Average pressure in October - Durham, NC
  • 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).

Average wind speed in October
Durham, NC

Average wind speed in October - Durham, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Durham, NC

Average humidity in October - Durham, NC
  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Durham, NC

Average rainfall in October - Durham, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

Average rainfall days in October
Durham, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Durham, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Durham, NC

Average snowfall in October - Durham, NC
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Durham, NC

Average snowfall days in October - Durham, NC
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Durham, NC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Durham, NC
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Durham, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Durham, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Durham, NC

Average UV index in October - Durham, NC
  • Average UV index in October: 4

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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Durham, NC

Average cloud cover in October - Durham, NC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Durham, NC

Average visibility in October - Durham, NC
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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