South Fulton weather in October

In October, South Fulton sees average daytime highs of 73°F and overnight lows near 53°F, with 2.8 in of rain across 6.8 wet days and about 11.2 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.

Highs ease over the month, from about 77°F in the first days to 69°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 46% of the time in October, and the air most often feels dry.

Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of October to 10 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is South Fulton's 1st-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see South Fulton's year-round climate.

Daytime high
73°
6th warmest
Overnight low
53°
7th coldest
Rainfall
2.8 in
6.8 wet days
Daylight
11 h 06 min
6:49 AM – 5:58 PM
Cloud cover
47%
1st clearest
Wind
6 mph
7th windiest
Solar energy
3.86 kWh/m²
Travel score
7.4
out of 10

Temperature in October

Average highAverage lowShaded bands: 10–90% of days

Highs ease over the month, from about 77°F in the first days to 69°F by the end.

A typical October day in South Fulton reaches about 73°F in the afternoon and slips back to 53°F overnight — a 20°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 64°F and 82°F. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 9°F cooler than September and about 10°F warmer than November.

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Avg high (°F)Avg low (°F)
17859
27859
37858
47758
57758
67657
77657
87656
97656
107556
117555
127555
137454
147454
157453
167353
177352
187352
197351
207251
217251
227250
237150
247150
257149
267049
277049
287048
296948
306948
316947

How October really feels in South Fulton

Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.

Days feeling ≥ 90°F
0
heat index over the day's high
Days feeling ≤ 32°F
0
wind chill below the day's low

October sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.

South Fulton weather by month

How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 6th-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.

MonthHigh / Low (°F)Rainfall (inches)Wet daysSnow daysDaylight (hours)Travel score
Jan53° / 35°4.2100.6103.2
Feb58° / 38°4.49.70.310.84.1
Mar65° / 45°4.410.20.111.75.9
Apr73° / 52°3.48.7012.87.0
May80° / 61°2.99.5013.76.5
Jun86° / 68°3.714.2014.24.5
Jul88° / 71°4.315.50143.8
Aug87° / 70°3.713.1013.24.2
Sep83° / 64°3.58.6012.26.2
Oct73° / 53°2.86.8011.27.4
Nov63° / 43°3.88010.36.0
Dec56° / 38°4.210.30.29.83.7

Cloud cover in October

ClearMostly clearPartly cloudyMostly cloudyOvercast

The sky is clear or mostly clear about 46% of the time in October, the clearest month of the year.

Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 41%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.

0%25%50%75%100%151015202531
Clearer (%)Cloudier (%)
15743
25743
35743
45743
55743
65743
75743
85743
95743
105743
115743
125842
135842
145941
155941
166040
176139
186139
196139
206139
216238
226238
236238
246238
256238
266139
276139
286139
296139
305941
315941

Chance of precipitation in October

Any precipitation

South Fulton gets around 2.8 in of rain over 6.8 wet days in October, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.

Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 23% and peaks near 27% on the wettest days.

0%10%20%30%40%151015202531
Rain chance (%)
125
224
324
424
523
623
723
822
922
1022
1122
1222
1322
1421
1521
1621
1721
1821
1921
2022
2122
2222
2322
2423
2523
2624
2725
2825
2926
3026
3127

Humidity in October

DryComfortableHumidMuggyOppressiveMiserable

Most of October feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.

By dew point, October lands in the dry band about 55% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 10% of them.

0%25%50%75%100%151015202531
Dry (%)Comfortable (%)Humid (%)Muggy (%)Oppressive (%)
1341923204
2351922194
3372022184
4382022173
5392021173
6402121162
7422121152
8432120142
9452120132
10462120111
11482119101
1250211991
1352211881
1454211771
1555201771
1657201661
1759201551
1860191551
1962191450
2065181340
2165181340
2267171240
2367171240
2469161140
2569161140
2669161140
2770161040
2869161050
297115950
307115950
317115950

Wind in October

Winds average 6 mph in October.

Across October, daily wind ranges from about 6 mph on the calmest days to 6 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.

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Wind speed (mph)Feels
16calm
26calm
36calm
46calm
56calm
66calm
76calm
86calm
96calm
106calm
116calm
126calm
136calm
146calm
156calm
166calm
176calm
186calm
196calm
206calm
216calm
226calm
236calm
246calm
256calm
266calm
276calm
286calm
296calm
306calm
316calm

Sunrise & sunset in October

DaylightNight

Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of October to 10 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.

Days shrink by about 60 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:38 AM to 7:02 AM, and sunset from 6:18 PM to 5:42 PM.

12 AM4 AM8 AM12 PM4 PM8 PM12 AM151015202531
Daylight (h)Sunrise (AM)Sunset (PM)
111.76:386:18
211.66:386:16
311.66:396:15
411.66:406:14
511.56:416:12
611.56:416:11
711.56:426:10
811.46:436:08
911.46:446:07
1011.46:446:06
1111.36:456:04
1211.36:466:03
1311.36:476:02
1411.26:486:01
1511.26:485:59
1611.16:495:58
1711.16:505:57
1811.16:515:56
1911.06:525:55
2011.06:535:54
2111.06:535:52
2210.96:545:51
2310.96:555:50
2410.96:565:49
2510.96:575:48
2610.86:585:47
2710.86:595:46
2810.87:005:45
2910.77:005:44
3010.77:015:43
3110.77:025:42

Solar energy in October

Daily solar energy (kWh/m²)

Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 3.86 kWh/m².

For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.34 kWh/m² to a high of 6.11 kWh/m² in May across the year — October's 3.86 kWh/m² falls in the middle.

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Solar energy (kWh/m²)Level
14.2Bright
24.2Bright
34.1Bright
44.1Bright
54.1Bright
64.1Bright
74.0Bright
84.0Bright
94.0Moderate
104.0Moderate
114.0Moderate
123.9Moderate
133.9Moderate
143.9Moderate
153.9Moderate
163.9Moderate
173.9Moderate
183.8Moderate
193.8Moderate
203.8Moderate
213.8Moderate
223.7Moderate
233.7Moderate
243.7Moderate
253.6Moderate
263.6Moderate
273.6Moderate
283.5Moderate
293.5Moderate
303.5Moderate
313.4Moderate
Planning a trip in October

Is October a good time to visit South Fulton?

Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).

7.4
Sightseeing
1st-best month of the year
5.6
Beach & pool
6th-best month of the year

October is one of the better times to visit South Fulton for general sightseeing.

What to pack for South Fulton in October

From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.

In October, South Fulton sees daytime highs around 73°F and nights near 53°F. Worth packing: light clothes. About 7 days see rain.

light clothes

UV index in South Fulton in October

LowModerateHighVery highExtreme

Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 5 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.

Under clear skies, the midday UV index in South Fulton peaks around July 11 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 3 (moderate).

The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 11 months of the year.

025710JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecModerateHighVery highHighModerateJul 11UV 10Dec 19UV 3
UV index (midday)Level
Jan3Moderate
Feb5Moderate
Mar6High
Apr7Very high
May8Very high
Jun10Very high
Jul10Very high
Aug9Very high
Sep7Very high
Oct5High
Nov4Moderate
Dec3Moderate

Air quality in South Fulton in October

GoodModeratePoorUnhealthyVery unhealthy

Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.

Air quality in South Fulton is worst in July — around 21 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.8× the cleanest month (January, 8 µg/m³).

Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).

0102030JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecGoodModerateModerateGoodJul 1620 µg/m³Jan 118 µg/m³
PM2.5 (µg/m³)Level
Jan8Good
Feb10Good
Mar12Moderate
Apr12Good
May14Moderate
Jun17Moderate
Jul21Moderate
Aug17Moderate
Sep13Moderate
Oct10Good
Nov9Good
Dec8Good
Location & terrain

Where is South Fulton?

South Fulton sits at 33.6°N, 84.7°W, 797 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Union City, 7.5 mi away.

Topography around South Fulton

How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of South Fulton.

Within 2 miles, the terrain around South Fulton has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 285 ft around an average of 922 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 594 ft; within 50 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,791 ft.

The land around South Fulton is covered by trees (89%) within 2 miles, trees (80%) within 10 miles, and trees (82%) within 50 miles.

2 miles
285 ft
10 miles
594 ft
50 miles
1,791 ft
treesgrasslandcroplandartificial surfacesbare terrainwater
October weather nearby: Union City 7.5 mi · Douglasville 12 mi · Lithia Springs 14 mi · Peachtree City 14 mi · East Point 15 mi · Riverdale 15 mi · Fayetteville 16 mi · Newnan 16 mi

United States travel facts

Power plugs
Type A / B
120 V · 60 Hz
Prices
≈ 100% of US
price level, 2025
GDP per capita
$90,027
2025
Happiness
6.8 / 10
World Happiness, 2025
Safe drinking water
98%
of population, 2024
Homicide rate
5.8
per 100k, 2023
Road deaths
12.7
per 100k/yr, 2019
Income group
High
World Bank
Religion
Protestant 47%unaffiliated 23%Roman Catholic 21%Jewish 2%

Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.

Data sources

Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for South Fulton (33.5926°, -84.6729°, elevation 797 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).