October weather forecastHughes, AK
October
Weather in October
October, like September, is a freezing cold autumn month in Hughes, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C).Temperature
October brings a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in September to a subzero cold 28°F (-2.2°C). Hughes observes a slightly reduced average nighttime temperature of 19.9°F (-6.7°C) during October.Humidity
In Hughes, the average relative humidity in October is 88%.Rainfall
In Hughes, in October, during 4.6 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hughes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 80.4 days and collects up to 13.43" (341mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In Hughes, in October, during 10.9 snowfall days, 5.28" (134mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 113.1 snowfall days, and 53.5" (1359mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 9h and 28min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:12 am and sunset at 5:48 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 3.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: During October, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Hughes, AK
- Average high temperature in October: 28°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.1°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 19.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.5°F).
Average pressure in October
Hughes, AK
- Average pressure in October: 29.81"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.98"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Hughes, AK
- Average wind speed in October: 5.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5mph).
Average humidity in October
Hughes, AK
- Average humidity in October: 88%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and April (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (57%).
Average rainfall in October
Hughes, AK
- Average rainfall in October: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").
Average rainfall days in October
Hughes, AK
- Average rainfall days in October: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0.2 days).
Average snowfall in October
Hughes, AK
- Average snowfall in October: 5.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.54").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Hughes, AK
- Average snowfall days in October: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (17.9 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Hughes, AK
- Average daylight in October: 9h and 30min
The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 20h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in October: 3h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in October
Hughes, AK
- Average sunshine days in October: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.4 days).
Average UV index in October
Hughes, 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, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Hughes, AK
- Average cloud cover in October: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 46).
Average visibility in October
Hughes, 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 and April (2mi).
