October weather forecast
Birchwood, AK

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another cold autumn month in Birchwood, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average low of -0.2°C and an average high of 4.5°C.

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in October, reducing from a cool 11.4°C in September to a wintry 4.5°C. Birchwood's average temperature throughout the nights in October exhibits a minor decrease from daytime highs, stabilizing at a freezing cold -0.2°C.

Humidity

In Birchwood, the average relative humidity in October is 76%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout October, 43mm of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Birchwood, Alaska, there are 147 rainfall days, and 337mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Birchwood, in October, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 20mm of snow. In Birchwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.9 days and aggregates up to 619mm of snow.

Daylight

In Birchwood, the average length of the day in October is 9h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 7:27 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 9:25 am and sunset at 5:57 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Birchwood is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In October, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in October?
An average high-temperature, in October, in Birchwood, is 4.5°C and the average low-temperature is -0.2°C.
What is the average humidity in October in Birchwood?
In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.
How much does it rain in October?
In Birchwood, in October, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 43mm of accumulated precipitation.
How much does it snow in October?
In Birchwood, during October, snow falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Birchwood have in October?
The average day length in October in Birchwood is 9h and 58min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in October?
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 7:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:25 am and sunset at 5:57 pm AKDT.
How long on average sun shines in October?
In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.
What is the UV index reading in October?
In Birchwood, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average UV index
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Average visibility
Average temperature in October - Birchwood, AK
Average temperature in October
Birchwood, AK
  • Average high temperature in October: 4.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-7.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: -0.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-12.4°C).

Average pressure in October - Birchwood, AK
Average pressure in October
Birchwood, AK
  • Average pressure in October: 1006.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (1005.3mbar).

Average wind speed in October - Birchwood, AK
Average wind speed in October
Birchwood, AK
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.1km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (7.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6km/h).

Average humidity in October - Birchwood, AK
Average humidity in October
Birchwood, AK
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (65%).

Average rainfall in October - Birchwood, AK
Average rainfall in October
Birchwood, AK
  • Average rainfall in October: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (16mm).

Average rainfall days in October - Birchwood, AK
Average rainfall days in October
Birchwood, AK
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in October - Birchwood, AK
Average snowfall in October
Birchwood, AK
  • Average snowfall in October: 20mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (152mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October - Birchwood, AK
Average snowfall days in October
Birchwood, AK
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Birchwood, AK
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Birchwood, AK
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October - Birchwood, AK
Average sunshine days in October
Birchwood, AK
  • Average sunshine days in October: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.2 days).

Average UV index in October - Birchwood, AK
Average UV index in October
Birchwood, AK
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October - Birchwood, AK
Average cloud cover in October
Birchwood, AK
  • Average cloud cover in October: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are April, August and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in October - Birchwood, AK
Average visibility in October
Birchwood, AK
  • Average visibility in October: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are May and June (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (7km).

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