October weather forecast
Mountain Home, AR

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Weather in October

October sees a significant drop in temperature to 69.6°F (20.9°C), an indication of Mountain Home transitioning quickly into the fall season from September. With October’s cooler temperatures, residents find relief from the earlier heat of September and brace for the colder November. Rainfall increases, marking the month as considerably moister than the preceding one, and there's a drastic reduction in the daily sunshine hours. With humidity and cloud cover showing an upsurge, October's weather often takes unpredictable turns. The rise in wind speed provides an extra chill during this period, reinforcing the atmosphere of fall.

Temperature

The average high-temperature decreases in October, shifting from a warm 82.4°F (28°C) in September to an agreeable 69.6°F (20.9°C). An average low-temperature of 49.5°F (9.7°C) is noted during the nights in October.

Humidity

July, August and October, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Mountain Home, in October, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mountain Home, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.6 days and collects up to 35.75" (908mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Mountain Home, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Mountain Home, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 15min.
On the first day of October in Mountain Home, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.1h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Mountain Home?

In Mountain Home, in October, the average high-temperature is 69.6°F (20.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 49.5°F (9.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the least humid months in Mountain Home?

July, August and October, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in October in Mountain Home?

The average relative humidity in October is 73%.

How much does it rain in Mountain Home in October?

In Mountain Home, Arkansas, during October, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Mountain Home?

May through October are months without snowfall in Mountain Home.

Does it snow in Mountain Home in October?

In Mountain Home, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

What is the average length of the day in October in Mountain Home?

In Mountain Home, the average day length in October is 11h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Mountain Home?

On the first day of October in Mountain Home, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Mountain Home have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Mountain Home?

In Mountain Home, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Mountain Home, AR

Average temperature in October - Mountain Home, AR
  • Average high temperature in October: 69.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 49.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.2°F).

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Average pressure in October
Mountain Home, AR

Average pressure in October - Mountain Home, AR
  • Average pressure in October: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Mountain Home, AR

Average wind speed in October - Mountain Home, AR
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in October
Mountain Home, AR

Average humidity in October - Mountain Home, AR
  • Average humidity in October: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and October (73%).

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Average rainfall in October
Mountain Home, AR

Average rainfall in October - Mountain Home, AR
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.84").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in October
Mountain Home, AR

Average rainfall days in October - Mountain Home, AR
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Mountain Home, AR

Average snowfall in October - Mountain Home, AR
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Mountain Home, AR

Average snowfall days in October - Mountain Home, AR
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Mountain Home, AR

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Mountain Home, AR
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Mountain Home, AR

Average sunshine days in October - Mountain Home, AR
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in October
Mountain Home, AR

Average UV index in October - Mountain Home, AR
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Mountain Home, AR

Average cloud cover in October - Mountain Home, AR
  • Average cloud cover in October: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in October
Mountain Home, AR

Average visibility in October - Mountain Home, AR
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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