October weather forecast
Hughes, AK

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Hughes, Alaska, is another subzero cold autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

Temperature

October indicates a noticeable reduction 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, in October, registers an average low temperature of 19.9°F (-6.7°C), showing a minute reduction from daily highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Hughes is 88%.

Rainfall

In Hughes, in October, it is raining for 4.6 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. 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 in Hughes 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, in Hughes, there are 113.1 snowfall days, and 53.5" (1359mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Hughes, Alaska, the average length of the day in October 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

In October, the average sunshine is 3.4h.

UV index

January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In October, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Hughes in October?

During October, Hughes experiences an average high-temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) and a low-temperature of 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Hughes?

In Hughes, the average relative humidity in October is 88%.

How many days does it rain in October in Hughes?

In Hughes, Alaska, during October, the rain falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in October in Hughes?

In Hughes, Alaska, in October, during 10.9 snowfall days, 5.28" (134mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In October, the average day length in Hughes, Alaska, is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Hughes?

On the first day of October in Hughes, Alaska, 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.

How long on average sun shines in October in Hughes?

The average sunshine duration in October in Hughes is 3.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hughes?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in October in Hughes?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Hughes, AK

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).

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Average pressure in October
Hughes, AK

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).

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Average wind speed in October
Hughes, AK

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).

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Average humidity in October
Hughes, AK

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%).

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Average rainfall in October
Hughes, AK

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").

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Average rainfall days in October
Hughes, AK

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).

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Average snowfall in October
Hughes, AK

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").

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Average snowfall days in October
Hughes, AK

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).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Hughes, AK

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Hughes, AK
  • Average daylight in October: 9h and 3min

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 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in October
Hughes, AK

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).

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Average UV index in October
Hughes, AK

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).

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Average cloud cover in October
Hughes, AK

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).

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Average visibility in October
Hughes, AK

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).

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