October weather forecastTuscaloosa, AL
October
Weather in October
October brings a sparkling autumn atmosphere to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with crisp temperatures and lower humidity. The high temperatures hover comfortably in the middle, between summer's swelter and winter's chill. With an average wind speed of approximately 6mph (9.7km/h), one can expect breezy and refreshing conditions throughout the month. The brilliant colors of fall foliage against clear blue skies offer numerous scenic views. Tuscaloosa’s beautiful, crisp autumn weather and foliage are a spectacle of nature that should not be missed.Temperature
During the transition into October, Tuscaloosa observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a hot 86.4°F (30.2°C) in September to a moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C). During October, the average low-temperature is a moderate 55.6°F (13.1°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 70%, October is the least humid month.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall in Tuscaloosa is October, when the rain falls for 10.4 days and typically collects 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
March through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 20min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 7.4h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In October, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. 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
Tuscaloosa, AL
- Average high temperature in October: 75.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.2°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 55.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.7°F).
Average pressure in October
Tuscaloosa, AL
- Average pressure in October: 30.04"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).
Average wind speed in October
Tuscaloosa, AL
- Average wind speed in October: 6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Tuscaloosa, AL
- Average humidity in October: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in October
Tuscaloosa, AL
- Average rainfall in October: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.4").
Average rainfall days in October
Tuscaloosa, AL
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).
Average snowfall in October
Tuscaloosa, AL
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Tuscaloosa, AL
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Tuscaloosa, AL
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 18min
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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in October
Tuscaloosa, AL
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8 days).
Average UV index in October
Tuscaloosa, AL
- Average UV index in October: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in October
Tuscaloosa, AL
- Average cloud cover in October: 29
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in October
Tuscaloosa, 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).
