October weather forecast
Southern Shores, NC

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Southern Shores, North Carolina, is an agreeable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 70.2°F (21.2°C) and 63.9°F (17.7°C).

Temperature

Southern Shores's weather subtly changes with the onset of October, barely falling from a warm 77.5°F (25.3°C) in September to an agreeable 70.2°F (21.2°C). Southern Shores observes an average low-temperature of 63.9°F (17.7°C) during the slightly cooler nights of October.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Southern Shores are October and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In Southern Shores, in October, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Southern Shores, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.9 days and collects up to 37.24" (946mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Southern Shores, snow does not fall in April through November.

Ocean temperature

In October, the average ocean temperature in Southern Shores is 69.6°F (20.9°C).
Note: Swimming in water with a temperature of 69.6°F (20.9°C) is not a pleasurable experience for the majority. As the temperature falls below 69.8°F (21°C), it becomes increasingly hard to control one's breathing.

Daylight

In Southern Shores, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of October, in Southern Shores, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.2h.

UV index

In Southern Shores, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. 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, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Southern Shores?

In October, in Southern Shores, the average high-temperature is 70.2°F (21.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 63.9°F (17.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the least humid months in Southern Shores?

October and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months in Southern Shores.

What is the average humidity in October in Southern Shores?

In Southern Shores, the average relative humidity in October is 74%.

How much does it rain in Southern Shores in October?

In Southern Shores, during October, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Southern Shores?

April through November are months without snowfall.

What is the ocean temperature in October in Southern Shores?

In Southern Shores, the average seawater temperature in October is 69.6°F (20.9°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 69.6°F (20.9°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

How many hours of daylight does Southern Shores have in October?

In Southern Shores, the average day length in October is 11h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Southern Shores?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of the month, in Southern Shores, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Southern Shores?

The average sunshine duration in October in Southern Shores is 6.2h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Southern Shores?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Southern Shores, NC

Average temperature in October - Southern Shores, NC
  • Average high temperature in October: 70.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 63.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.3°F).

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Average pressure in October
Southern Shores, NC

Average pressure in October - Southern Shores, NC
  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Southern Shores, NC

Average wind speed in October - Southern Shores, NC
  • Average wind speed in October: 12.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (14mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).

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Average humidity in October
Southern Shores, NC

Average humidity in October - Southern Shores, NC
  • Average humidity in October: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in October
Southern Shores, NC

Average rainfall in October - Southern Shores, NC
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").

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Average rainfall days in October
Southern Shores, NC

Average rainfall days in October - Southern Shores, NC
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.6 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Southern Shores, NC

Average snowfall in October - Southern Shores, NC
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Southern Shores, NC

Average snowfall days in October - Southern Shores, NC
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in October
Southern Shores, NC

Average sea temperature in October - Southern Shores, NC
  • Average sea temperature in October: 69.7°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (80.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (45.2°F).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Southern Shores, NC

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Southern Shores, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Southern Shores, NC

Average sunshine days in October - Southern Shores, NC
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in October
Southern Shores, NC

Average UV index in October - Southern Shores, NC
  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in October
Southern Shores, NC

Average cloud cover in October - Southern Shores, NC
  • Average cloud cover in October: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in October
Southern Shores, NC

Average visibility in October - Southern Shores, 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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