October weather forecast
Petersville, AK

Share

Weather in October

October, like September, in Petersville, Alaska, is an icy autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of October results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) in September to a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C). The low temperature average in Petersville during October reflects a slight decrease to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) from the day's peak.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 72%.

Rainfall

In Petersville, in October, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Petersville, there are 131.6 rainfall days, and 17.36" (441mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Petersville. In Petersville, in October, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 60.9 snowfall days, and 36.89" (937mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Petersville, the average length of the day in October is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of October, in Petersville, sunrise is at 9:36 am and sunset at 5:56 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.1h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Petersville is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in October translates into the following instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Petersville during October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Petersville, is 38.7°F (3.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Petersville?

In Petersville, the average relative humidity in October is 72%.

How much does it rain in Petersville in October?

In Petersville, Alaska, in October, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Petersville in October?

In Petersville, Alaska, in October, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

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

In Petersville, Alaska, the average day length in October is 9h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Petersville?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:36 am and sunset at 5:56 pm AKDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Petersville have in October?

In Petersville, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.1h.

How high is the UV index in October in Petersville?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Petersville, Alaska, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Petersville, AK

Average temperature in October - Petersville, AK
  • Average high temperature in October: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (65.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.8°F).

[Resources]

Average pressure in October
Petersville, AK

Average pressure in October - Petersville, AK
  • Average pressure in October: 29.73"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.94"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (29.72"Hg).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in October
Petersville, AK

Average wind speed in October - Petersville, AK
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.3mph).

[Resources]

Average humidity in October
Petersville, AK

Average humidity in October - Petersville, AK
  • Average humidity in October: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (64%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in October
Petersville, AK

Average rainfall in October - Petersville, AK
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in October
Petersville, AK

Average rainfall days in October - Petersville, AK
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in October
Petersville, AK

Average snowfall in October - Petersville, AK
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in October
Petersville, AK

Average snowfall days in October - Petersville, AK
  • Average snowfall days in October: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

[Resources]

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Petersville, AK
  • Average daylight in October: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in October
Petersville, AK

Average sunshine days in October - Petersville, AK
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.3 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in October
Petersville, AK

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

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

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in October
Petersville, AK

Average cloud cover in October - Petersville, AK
  • Average cloud cover in October: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 38).

[Resources]

Average visibility in October
Petersville, AK

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

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

[Resources]

Petersville, Alaska, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location