October weather forecast
Orca, AK

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Orca, Alaska, is another chilly autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

October brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from September's cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). During the October nights, Orca's temperature maintains an average close to the daytime highs, settling at a cold 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 79%.

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall in Orca. Rain falls for 20.3 days and accumulates 9.09" (231mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Orca. October is the first month it typically snows in Orca. Throughout October, in the average 1 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 66.1 snowfall days, and 74.57" (1894mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Orca, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of October, in Orca, sunrise is at 9:07 am and sunset at 5:45 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 3.7h.

UV index

In Orca, Alaska, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is October in Orca?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 43.3°F (6.3°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in October in Orca?

In Orca, Alaska, the average relative humidity in October is 79%.

What is the rainiest month in Orca?

October is the month with the most rainfall in Orca. Rain falls for 20.3 days and accumulates 9.09" (231mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in October in Orca?

In Orca, in October, during 20.3 rainfall days, 9.09" (231mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Orca?

October is the first month it typically snows in Orca. Throughout October, in the average 1 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

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

In October, the average day length in Orca is 10h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Orca?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:07 am and sunset at 5:45 pm AKDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Orca have in October?

In Orca, Alaska, the average sunshine duration in October is 3.7h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Orca?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Orca is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Orca, AK

Average temperature in October - Orca, AK
  • Average high temperature in October: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (58.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (50°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

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Average pressure in October
Orca, AK

Average pressure in October - Orca, AK
  • Average pressure in October: 29.72"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.65"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Orca, AK

Average wind speed in October - Orca, AK
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in October
Orca, AK

Average humidity in October - Orca, AK
  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

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Average rainfall in October
Orca, AK

Average rainfall in October - Orca, AK
  • Average rainfall in October: 9.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (9.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (2.72").

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Average rainfall days in October
Orca, AK

Average rainfall days in October - Orca, AK
  • Average rainfall days in October: 20.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.6 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Orca, AK

Average snowfall in October - Orca, AK
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (17.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Orca, AK

Average snowfall days in October - Orca, AK
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Orca, AK
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 3h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Orca, AK

Average sunshine days in October - Orca, AK
  • Average sunshine days in October: 9.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (12.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Orca, AK

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in October
Orca, AK

Average cloud cover in October - Orca, AK
  • Average cloud cover in October: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 57).

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Average visibility in October
Orca, AK

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

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

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