October weather forecastKaktovik, AK
October
Weather in October
October undeniably marks the arrival of Winter, seeing an increased frequency of snowfall, reaching 3.07in. This month witnesses a drastic reduction in daylight hours to 8.8 hours from the previous month's 13.3 hours. These changes characterize October's weather as the mercury begins its descent into negative readings regularly. Increasing wind speed compounds the cold, making it feel even chillier. The climate sets the stage for the harsher winter months to come, painting Kaktovik in hues of frost and snow.Temperature
Kaktovik's progression into October includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a cold 39°F (3.9°C) in September to a freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C). In October, Kaktovik experiences a marginal drop in temperature, with averages of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) at night.Humidity
In Kaktovik, the average relative humidity in October is 85%.Rainfall
In Kaktovik, in October, during 4.8 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 60.7 rainfall days, and 6.54" (166mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through June, August through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is October, when snow falls for 14.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow.Daylight
In Kaktovik, the average length of the day in October is 8h and 49min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:06 am and sunset at 4:29 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 3.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Kaktovik, AK
- Average high temperature in October: 28°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (48.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-5.1°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 24.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (39.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.7°F).
Average pressure in October
Kaktovik, AK
- Average pressure in October: 29.88"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Kaktovik, AK
- Average wind speed in October: 13.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (13.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.8mph).
Average humidity in October
Kaktovik, AK
- Average humidity in October: 85%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, March and December (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (79%).
Average rainfall in October
Kaktovik, AK
- Average rainfall in October: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").
Average rainfall days in October
Kaktovik, AK
- Average rainfall days in October: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Kaktovik, AK
- Average snowfall in October: 3.07"
The month with the highest snowfall is October (3.07").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Kaktovik, AK
- Average snowfall days in October: 14.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Kaktovik, AK
- Average daylight in October: 8h and 48min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 12min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in October: 3h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in October
Kaktovik, AK
- Average sunshine days in October: 12.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (12.4 days).
Average UV index in October
Kaktovik, AK
- Average UV index in October: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Kaktovik, AK
- Average cloud cover in October: 68
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in October
Kaktovik, AK
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (4mi).
