October weather forecast
Columbia, AL

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another warm autumn month in Columbia, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 78.1°F (25.6°C).

Temperature

As September shifts into October, a minor alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a tropical 86.7°F (30.4°C) to a moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C). Columbia reports an average low-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C) during the nights of October.

Humidity

May and October, with an average relative humidity of 69%, are the least humid months in Columbia.

Rainfall

In Columbia, in October, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Columbia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164 days and collects up to 31.81" (808mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Columbia is 11h and 24min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Columbia, the average sunshine in October is 7.9h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Columbia is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in October leads to these recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Columbia in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Columbia, records 78.1°F (25.6°C), while the low-temperature is 59.4°F (15.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

What are the least humid months in Columbia?

May and October, with an average relative humidity of 69%, are the least humid months in Columbia.

What is the average humidity in October in Columbia?

In Columbia, Alabama, the average relative humidity in October is 69%.

How much does it rain in Columbia in October?

In Columbia, Alabama, during October, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Columbia?

March through December are months without snowfall in Columbia.

What is the average length of the day in October in Columbia?

In October, the average day length in Columbia, Alabama, is 11h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Columbia?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Columbia, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Columbia?

In Columbia, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.9h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Columbia?

In Columbia, Alabama, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Columbia, AL

Average temperature in October - Columbia, AL
  • Average high temperature in October: 78.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 59.4°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.5°F).

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Average pressure in October
Columbia, AL

Average pressure in October - Columbia, AL
  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Columbia, AL

Average wind speed in October - Columbia, AL
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in October
Columbia, AL

Average humidity in October - Columbia, AL
  • Average humidity in October: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (69%).

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Average rainfall in October
Columbia, AL

Average rainfall in October - Columbia, AL
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in October
Columbia, AL

Average rainfall days in October - Columbia, AL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Columbia, AL

Average snowfall in October - Columbia, AL
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Columbia, AL

Average snowfall days in October - Columbia, AL
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Columbia, AL

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Columbia, AL
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Columbia, AL

Average sunshine days in October - Columbia, AL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7 days).

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Average UV index in October
Columbia, AL

Average UV index in October - Columbia, AL
  • Average UV index in October: 5

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

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Average cloud cover in October
Columbia, AL

Average cloud cover in October - Columbia, AL
  • Average cloud cover in October: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in October
Columbia, AL

Average visibility in October - Columbia, AL
  • 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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