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Water temperature in Cape Charles (VA) in October

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Is it warm enough to swim in Cape Charles in October? Average water temperature in Cape Charles in October is 67.8°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Cape Charles in October is 78.1°F, and the coldest is 57.6°F. Average high air temperature in Cape Charles in October is 70°F, and average low temperature is 51°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Cape Charles

Changes water temperature in Cape Charles in October 2025, 2024

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Cape Charles for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Cape Charles, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of October.

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Day 2025 2024 Min Max
October 171.1°F74.5°F69.1°F76.6°F
October 271.2°F73.2°F68.4°F76.5°F
October 369.4°F72.3°F68.4°F77.2°F
October 470.2°F72.7°F67.8°F77°F
October 570.7°F73.6°F67.1°F77.9°F
October 6 73.4°F63.7°F77.9°F
October 7 72.9°F64°F77.9°F
October 8 71.8°F64°F77.5°F
October 9 71.4°F63.7°F77.5°F
October 10 71.2°F63.7°F78.1°F
October 11 69.4°F63°F77.7°F
October 12 68°F64.2°F76.5°F
October 13 68.4°F65.3°F75°F
October 14 69.1°F64.8°F74.5°F
October 15 68.7°F64.9°F74.1°F
Day 2025 2024 Min Max
October 16 68°F64.8°F73.2°F
October 17 64.8°F64.6°F72.1°F
October 18 64.8°F64.8°F71.4°F
October 19 62.4°F62.4°F70.7°F
October 20 62.6°F62.4°F72.1°F
October 21 62.8°F60.8°F71.4°F
October 22 63.9°F61°F71.2°F
October 23 66.2°F61.2°F70.9°F
October 24 65.3°F61.3°F70.5°F
October 25 65.7°F61.5°F70.5°F
October 26 65.5°F61.9°F69.6°F
October 27 64.2°F61.9°F69.6°F
October 28 62.8°F60.3°F68.9°F
October 29 63.1°F58.5°F68.4°F
October 30 63.1°F57.6°F67.3°F
October 31 64.6°F57.7°F67.1°F
Cape Charles water temp chart in October

Average water temperature in Cape Charles in October over a decade

20152016201720182019
66.4°F68.7°F70.3°F71.6°F68.7°F
20202021202220232024
67.5°F70°F63.9°F67.1°F67.8°F

Cape Charles sea state in October

Chart comparing the height of waves in Cape Charles in October over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.

Waves height in Cape Charles in October

Weather and climate in Cape Charles in October

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Cape Charles in October based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip

  • Average HIGH temperature70°F
  • Average LOW temperature51°F
  • Average rainfall91mm/3.6''

Cape Charles water temperature during other months:

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Where is the warm sea water in October?

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Temperature in neighboring cities

The nearest locations with the average water temperature in October. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

AvrMinMax
Virginia Beach68.5°F59.2°F78.6°F
Kiptopeke68°F57.9°F78.1°F
Oyster67.8°F57.9°F77.9°F
Grandview Beach67.8°F57.2°F78.4°F
Norfolk68°F57.6°F78.3°F
Poquoson67.8°F57.2°F78.4°F
Buckroe Beach67.8°F57.4°F78.4°F
Outlook Beach67.8°F57.4°F78.4°F
Fort Monroe67.8°F57.4°F78.4°F
Mobjack Bay67.6°F57°F78.4°F

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