October weather in Amherst, VA
The average temperature in Amherst in October is 57.8°F (44.6°F–71.1°F). Average precipitation: 3.75 inches.
October is a fall month in Amherst, and is warmer than the annual average of 56.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 26.5°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 6 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 11h 0m. For travel, October is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
71.1°F
Avg Low
44.6°F
Precipitation
3.75 in
Daylight
11h 0m
October records in Amherst
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 89.1°F (1986) | 30.9°F (1993) | 1.50 in (1979) |
| October 2 | 90.0°F (1986) | 32.0°F (1993) | 2.11 in (1989) |
| October 3 | 89.1°F (1986) | 28.9°F (2003) | 2.50 in (2015) |
| October 4 | 91.0°F (1986) | 27.0°F (1974) | 1.16 in (1962) |
| October 5 | 90.0°F (1986) | 28.0°F (1974) | 1.37 in (1948) |
| October 6 | 88.0°F (1997) | 32.0°F (1965) | 4.89 in (1972) |
| October 7 | 88.0°F (1997) | 33.1°F (1964) | 1.90 in (1965) |
| October 8 | 90.0°F (2007) | 30.9°F (1991) | 5.10 in (2005) |
| October 9 | 91.0°F (2007) | 28.9°F (2001) | 2.95 in (1976) |
| October 10 | 93.0°F (2007) | 30.0°F (2001) | 4.00 in (1990) |
| October 11 | 87.1°F (1997) | 26.1°F (1964) | 1.05 in (2005) |
| October 12 | 87.1°F (2010) | 28.0°F (1964) | 1.56 in (1990) |
| October 13 | 86.0°F (2010) | 25.0°F (1988) | 2.41 in (2011) |
| October 14 | 87.1°F (1985) | 30.0°F (1980) | 1.41 in (1986) |
| October 15 | 87.1°F (1989) | 28.9°F (2006) | 2.67 in (1942) |
| October 16 | 84.9°F (1975) | 30.0°F (2006) | 3.55 in (1954) |
| October 17 | 86.0°F (1963) | 28.9°F (1970) | 1.41 in (1971) |
| October 18 | 82.9°F (1963) | 28.0°F (1976) | 1.26 in (1990) |
| October 19 | 84.0°F (1964) | 28.0°F (2015) | 2.55 in (1966) |
| October 20 | 84.9°F (1991) | 23.0°F (1992) | 3.34 in (1937) |
| October 21 | 84.9°F (1984) | 24.1°F (1972) | 3.35 in (1961) |
| October 22 | 84.9°F (1979) | 28.0°F (1974) | 3.31 in (1995) |
| October 23 | 84.9°F (1978) | 25.0°F (1998) | 2.54 in (1983) |
| October 24 | 84.9°F (1978) | 21.9°F (1969) | 1.83 in (1971) |
| October 25 | 87.1°F (2001) | 23.0°F (1969) | 3.21 in (2007) |
| October 26 | 84.9°F (1975) | 24.1°F (2013) | 2.23 in (1976) |
| October 27 | 82.0°F (1984) | 25.0°F (2013) | 2.73 in (1981) |
| October 28 | 82.9°F (1984) | 27.0°F (1976) | 2.11 in (2009) |
| October 29 | 84.9°F (2014) | 24.1°F (1976) | 2.69 in (1973) |
| October 30 | 86.0°F (1984) | 24.1°F (1965) | 2.66 in (1970) |
| October 31 | 80.1°F (1994) | 27.0°F (1966) | 1.04 in (1949) |