October weather forecast
Kivalina, AK

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another cold autumn month in Kivalina, Alaska, with an average temperature varying between 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

Kivalina's October weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from September's frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) to an icy 32.9°F (0.5°C). October in Kivalina sees a slight dip to an average low temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) from the daytime highs.

Humidity

In Kivalina, Alaska, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.

Rainfall

In Kivalina, in October, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kivalina, Alaska, during the entire year, the rain falls for 65.7 days and collects up to 7.68" (195mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In Kivalina, Alaska, during October, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Kivalina, there are 71.6 snowfall days, and 14.09" (358mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kivalina, the average length of the day in October is 9h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:14 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 11:06 am and sunset at 6:16 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 4.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Kivalina is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Kivalina in October?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Kivalina, is 32.9°F (0.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Kivalina?

In October, the average relative humidity in Kivalina is 78%.

How much does it rain in Kivalina in October?

In Kivalina, during October, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in October in Kivalina?

In October, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout October, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Kivalina have in October?

In Kivalina, Alaska, the average day length in October is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Kivalina?

On the first day of October in Kivalina, Alaska, sunrise is at 9:14 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 11:06 am and sunset at 6:16 pm AKDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Kivalina?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Kivalina, Alaska, is 4.3h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Kivalina?

In Kivalina, Alaska, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Kivalina, AK

Average temperature in October - Kivalina, AK
  • Average high temperature in October: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (54.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (-3.3°F).

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Average pressure in October
Kivalina, AK

Average pressure in October - Kivalina, AK
  • Average pressure in October: 29.78"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (29.97"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and October (29.78"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Kivalina, AK

Average wind speed in October - Kivalina, AK
  • Average wind speed in October: 12.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.4mph).

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Average humidity in October
Kivalina, AK

Average humidity in October - Kivalina, AK
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (72%).

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Average rainfall in October
Kivalina, AK

Average rainfall in October - Kivalina, AK
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.63"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in October
Kivalina, AK

Average rainfall days in October - Kivalina, AK
  • Average rainfall days in October: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.9 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Kivalina, AK

Average snowfall in October - Kivalina, AK
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.72").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Kivalina, AK

Average snowfall days in October - Kivalina, AK
  • Average snowfall days in October: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (10.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Kivalina, AK
  • Average daylight in October: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 17h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 0h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Kivalina, AK

Average sunshine days in October - Kivalina, AK
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.3 days).

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Average UV index in October
Kivalina, AK

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in October
Kivalina, AK

Average cloud cover in October - Kivalina, AK
  • Average cloud cover in October: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in October
Kivalina, AK

Average visibility in October - Kivalina, AK
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (5mi).

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