October Rainfall and Precipitation in North Carolina

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in North Carolina, the United States of America in October.

North Carolina, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in October ranging from moderate in Lumberton with 57 mm (2.2 in) of rainfall to heavy in Buxton with 171 mm (6.7 in) of rainfall. October typically stands out as the driest month of the year in North Carolina, the United States of America.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in October: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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North Carolina precipitation in October: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does North Carolina, the United States of America receive in October?

Charlotte stays mostly dry in October, with average rainfall close to 61 mm (2.4 in).

How many days does it rain in North Carolina, the United States of America in October?

On average, Charlotte has about 8 days days of rain in October.

Is October part of the rainy season in North Carolina, the United States of America?

October is generally a drier month for North Carolina, the United States of America, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in October in North Carolina, the United States of America?

Based on our records, Buxton receives the most rainfall in North Carolina, the United States of America in October, averaging about 171 mm (6.7 in).

What is the driest city in October in North Carolina, the United States of America?

In our records, Lumberton stands out as the driest city in North Carolina, the United States of America for October, averaging just 57 mm (2.2 in).

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