October weather forecastGrand Canyon Village, AZ
October
Weather in October
October is significantly cooler, indicating a clear move towards winter from the warm weather, with temperatures generally hovering from 44.1°F (6.7°C) to 64.6°F (18.1°C). This is a month with relatively higher wind speed, making the weather a bit more bracing. A steady surge in cloud formation can be noted as October progresses. The decreased daylight and sunshine hours underline the shortening of days. The drop in temperature does bring a beautiful color transition in the flora around the region.Temperature
A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during October, shifting from a warm 77.9°F (25.5°C) in September to a comfortable 64.6°F (18.1°C). Grand Canyon Village's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 44.1°F (6.7°C) during the nights of October.Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 41%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout October, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Grand Canyon Village, during the entire year, the rain falls for 46.8 days and collects up to 4.29" (109mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Grand Canyon Village, during the entire year, snow falls for 23 days and aggregates up to 10.24" (260mm) of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day in Grand Canyon Village is 11h and 16min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 6:11 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:33 pm MST.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 8.1h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 3 in October translates into these instructions:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Grand Canyon Village, AZ
- Average high temperature in October: 64.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 44.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.2°F).
Average pressure in October
Grand Canyon Village, AZ
- Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Grand Canyon Village, AZ
- Average wind speed in October: 7.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.6mph).
Average humidity in October
Grand Canyon Village, AZ
- Average humidity in October: 41%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (21%).
Average rainfall in October
Grand Canyon Village, AZ
- Average rainfall in October: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (0.51").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.08").
Average rainfall days in October
Grand Canyon Village, AZ
- Average rainfall days in October: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Grand Canyon Village, AZ
- Average snowfall in October: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Grand Canyon Village, AZ
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Grand Canyon Village, AZ
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in October: 8h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in October
Grand Canyon Village, AZ
- Average sunshine days in October: 26 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.4 days).
Average UV index in October
Grand Canyon Village, AZ
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Grand Canyon Village, AZ
- Average cloud cover in October: 11
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 7).
Average visibility in October
Grand Canyon Village, AZ
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
