October weather forecastPortia, AR

October

Weather in October

October, like September, is another pleasant autumn month in Portia, Arkansas, with an average temperature ranging between max 71.2°F (21.8°C) and min 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

October comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderately hot 82°F (27.8°C) in September to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). Throughout October, Portia witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Humidity

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

Rainfall

In Portia, in October, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Portia, there are 145.5 rainfall days, and 35.47" (901mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Portia. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7.1 snowfall days, and 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Portia is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of October in Portia, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.2h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in October, in Portia, is 71.2°F (21.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 52.9°F (11.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

October is the least humid month in Portia, Arkansas, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

In Portia, Arkansas, the average relative humidity in October is 67%.

In Portia, during October, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

October is the first month it typically snows in Portia. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

The average day length in October in Portia, Arkansas, is 11h and 16min.

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CDT.

In Portia, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.2h.

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Portia, Arkansas, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Portia, AR

  • Average high temperature in October: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 52.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Portia, AR

  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"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).

Average wind speed in October
Portia, AR

  • Average wind speed in October: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Portia, AR

  • Average humidity in October: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in October
Portia, AR

  • Average rainfall in October: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in October
Portia, AR

  • Average rainfall days in October: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Portia, AR

  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Portia, AR

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sunshine in October
Portia, AR

  • 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: 6h and 12min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Portia, AR

  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and May (13.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Portia, AR

  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Portia, AR

  • Average cloud cover in October: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in October
Portia, AR

  • 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).