October weather forecastDothan, AL
October
Weather in October
The weather in October in Dothan, Alabama is characterized by a significant and welcome drop in temperatures. The city experiences a pronounced cooling trend as temperatures ease back from the summer highs. Daily temperature high reduces to about 78.3°F (25.7°C), making it much more pleasant. As the month transitions into November, residents can expect further reductions in temperatures and humidity.Temperature
A mild shift in the average high-temperature occurs in October, reducing from a hot 86.9°F (30.5°C) in September to a warm 78.3°F (25.7°C). Throughout the month of October, Dothan expects an average low of 59.9°F (15.5°C).Humidity
May and October, with an average relative humidity of 69%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In Dothan, in October, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dothan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.7 days and collects up to 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
March through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 24min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Dothan, the average sunshine in October is 8.3h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Dothan, AL
- Average high temperature in October: 78.3°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 (58.5°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 59.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.5°F).
Average pressure in October
Dothan, 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).
Average wind speed in October
Dothan, AL
- Average wind speed in October: 6.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in October
Dothan, 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%).
Average rainfall in October
Dothan, AL
- Average rainfall in October: 1.89"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").
Average rainfall days in October
Dothan, AL
- Average rainfall days in October: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Dothan, 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").
Average snowfall days in October
Dothan, AL
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Dothan, AL
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in October: 8h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in October
Dothan, AL
- Average sunshine days in October: 20.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Dothan, 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).
Average cloud cover in October
Dothan, 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).
Average visibility in October
Dothan, 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).
