Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
In October, the average high-temperature decreases considerably from a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C) in September to an icy 32.5°F (0.3°C). A slight dip in temperature to a subzero cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C) marks the average nights in Galena during October.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity in Galena is 84%.Rainfall
In Galena, in October, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 116.7 rainfall days, and 14.8" (376mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Galena, in October, snow falls for 9.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.43" (87mm) of snow. In Galena, Alaska, during the entire year, snow falls for 115.2 days and aggregates up to 43.07" (1094mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Galena is 9h and 37min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 8:40 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:14 am and sunset at 6:08 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October in Galena is 4.3h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Galena. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in October interprets into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
Galena, AK
- Average high temperature in October: 32.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (67.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 24.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.5°F).
Average pressure in October
Galena, AK
- Average pressure in October: 29.76"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.93"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and October (29.76"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Galena, AK
- Average wind speed in October: 5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.6mph).
Average humidity in October
Galena, AK
- Average humidity in October: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (59%).
Average rainfall in October
Galena, AK
- Average rainfall in October: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in October
Galena, AK
- Average rainfall days in October: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Galena, AK
- Average snowfall in October: 3.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Galena, AK
- Average snowfall days in October: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (20.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Galena, AK
- Average daylight in October: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in October: 4h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in October
Galena, AK
- Average sunshine days in October: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (6.5 days).
Average UV index in October
Galena, AK
- Average UV index in October: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Galena, AK
- Average cloud cover in October: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).
Average visibility in October
Galena, AK
- Average visibility in October: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are June and July (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (2mi).
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