October weather forecastPrescott, AZ
October
Weather in October
October brings further cooling to Prescott, a signal of the impending winter, with temperatures floating from 47.3°F (8.5°C) to 69.3°F (20.7°C). It indicates a departure from the warmth and a steady march towards cooler days. The cloud percentage begins to climb, marking an end to the clear, summery skies. Simultaneously, the wind speed experiences an upswing, adding a chill to the atmosphere. This month proffers the perfect autumnal climate, enabling one to experience the changeover from summer to winter.Temperature
October is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a warm 79.7°F (26.5°C) in September to a pleasant 69.3°F (20.7°C). Prescott, in October, displays a significant temperature downturn during the night, with an average reading of 47.3°F (8.5°C).Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 42%.Rainfall
In Prescott, in October, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 76.9 rainfall days, and 16.46" (418mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Prescott, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In Prescott, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 18min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 6:13 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:36 pm MST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 8.1h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Prescott is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during October morphs into the following directions:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Prescott, AZ
- Average high temperature in October: 69.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (49.1°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 47.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (30.7°F).
Average pressure in October
Prescott, AZ
- Average pressure in October: 29.95"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Prescott, AZ
- Average wind speed in October: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in October
Prescott, AZ
- Average humidity in October: 42%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (23%).
Average rainfall in October
Prescott, AZ
- Average rainfall in October: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.24").
Average rainfall days in October
Prescott, AZ
- Average rainfall days in October: 5.1 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Prescott, AZ
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Prescott, AZ
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Prescott, AZ
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in October: 8h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in October
Prescott, AZ
- Average sunshine days in October: 25.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Prescott, AZ
- Average UV index in October: 4
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Prescott, AZ
- Average cloud cover in October: 12
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
Prescott, 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).
