October weather forecastWhittier, AK
October
Weather in October
In October, Whittier starts to give in to the cold winds of winter. The temperatures drastically plummet compared to September, signifying a clear transition to a colder season. Complemented by the maximum average cloud cover of 66% in the month, the city adopts a greyer and colder look. Winter resurfaces slowly in October, evidenced by the return of snowfall, albeit just 3.74" (95mm). Despite the evident chill, October still provides final glimpses of late fall, interspersed with chilling winds.Temperature
Setting in of October comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C) in September to a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C). October nights register a minor temperature decline, steadying at a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 88%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 21.6 days and typically aggregates up to 12.13" (308mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Whittier are January through May, September through December. In Whittier, Alaska, in October, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.74" (95mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 111.4 snowfall days, and 193.66" (4919mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 1min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 7:24 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 9:20 am and sunset at 5:56 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 3.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in October leads to these recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Whittier, AK
- Average high temperature in October: 34.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (55°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.1°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).
Average pressure in October
Whittier, AK
- Average pressure in October: 29.7"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.98"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.65"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Whittier, AK
- Average wind speed in October: 5.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.1mph).
Average humidity in October
Whittier, AK
- Average humidity in October: 88%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and April (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (82%).
Average rainfall in October
Whittier, AK
- Average rainfall in October: 12.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (12.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (3.9").
Average rainfall days in October
Whittier, AK
- Average rainfall days in October: 21.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in October
Whittier, AK
- Average snowfall in October: 3.74"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (46.38").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Whittier, AK
- Average snowfall days in October: 3.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (21.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Whittier, AK
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 19h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in October: 3h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in October
Whittier, AK
- Average sunshine days in October: 6.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (9.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (5.6 days).
Average UV index in October
Whittier, AK
- Average UV index in October: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Whittier, AK
- Average cloud cover in October: 66
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and June (Cloud cover 60).
Average visibility in October
Whittier, AK
- Average visibility in October: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June and July (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December (4mi).
