October weather forecast
Sheffield, AL

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another pleasant autumn month in Sheffield, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average high of 72.1°F (22.3°C) and an average low of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

Start of October brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from September's moderately hot 82.8°F (28.2°C) to an agreeable 72.1°F (22.3°C). Throughout the month of October, Sheffield witnesses an average low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Humidity

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In Sheffield, in October, during 11.9 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178.6 rainfall days, and 41.26" (1048mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Sheffield is 11h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:34 pm. On the last day of October, in Sheffield, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

In Sheffield, Alabama, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Sheffield?

Sheffield in October has an average high-temperature of 72.1°F (22.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the least humid month in Sheffield?

The least humid month in Sheffield is October, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

What is the average humidity in October in Sheffield?

In October, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How many days does it rain in October in Sheffield?

In Sheffield, Alabama, during October, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Sheffield?

April through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in Sheffield in October?

In Sheffield, Alabama, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does Sheffield have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Sheffield?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:34 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sheffield, Alabama, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Sheffield?

In Sheffield, the average sunshine duration in October is 7h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Sheffield?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Sheffield, Alabama, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Sheffield, AL

Average temperature in October - Sheffield, AL
  • Average high temperature in October: 72.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 52.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

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Average pressure in October
Sheffield, AL

Average pressure in October - Sheffield, AL
  • Average pressure in October: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Sheffield, AL

Average wind speed in October - Sheffield, AL
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in October
Sheffield, AL

Average humidity in October - Sheffield, AL
  • Average humidity in October: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in October
Sheffield, AL

Average rainfall in October - Sheffield, AL
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.56").

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Average rainfall days in October
Sheffield, AL

Average rainfall days in October - Sheffield, AL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Sheffield, AL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Sheffield, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Sheffield, AL

Average sunshine days in October - Sheffield, AL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in October
Sheffield, AL

Average UV index in October - Sheffield, AL
  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Sheffield, AL

Average cloud cover in October - Sheffield, AL
  • Average cloud cover in October: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in October
Sheffield, AL

Average visibility in October - Sheffield, 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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