October weather forecast
Shelby, AL

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a moderately hot autumn month in Shelby, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average low of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and an average high of 74.8°F (23.8°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in October, reducing from a warm 84.9°F (29.4°C) in September to a still moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C). In Shelby, the average nighttime temperature during October is a fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C).

Humidity

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In Shelby, in October, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Shelby, there are 170.7 rainfall days, and 39.06" (992mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Shelby, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Shelby, Alabama, is 11h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:30 pm. On the last day of October, in Shelby, Alabama, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.5h.

UV index

In Shelby, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests these recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Shelby in October?

In Shelby, 74.8°F (23.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 54.7°F (12.6°C) is the average low-temperature during October. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the least humid month in Shelby?

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

What is the average humidity in October in Shelby?

The average relative humidity in October in Shelby is 71%.

How many days does it rain in October in Shelby?

In Shelby, in October, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Shelby?

In Shelby, snow does not fall in April through October.

Does it snow in Shelby in October?

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

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

In October, the average day length in Shelby is 11h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Shelby?

On the first day of October in Shelby, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Shelby have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 7.5h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Shelby?

In Shelby, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Shelby, AL

Average temperature in October - Shelby, AL
  • Average high temperature in October: 74.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 54.7°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).

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Average pressure in October
Shelby, AL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Shelby, AL

Average wind speed in October - Shelby, AL
  • Average wind speed in October: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in October
Shelby, AL

Average humidity in October - Shelby, AL
  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in October
Shelby, AL

Average rainfall in October - Shelby, AL
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in October
Shelby, AL

Average rainfall days in October - Shelby, AL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Shelby, AL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
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
Shelby, AL

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Shelby, AL

Average sunshine days in October - Shelby, AL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Shelby, AL

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in October
Shelby, AL

Average cloud cover in October - Shelby, AL
  • Average cloud cover in October: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in October
Shelby, AL

Average visibility in October - Shelby, 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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