October weather forecastWest Memphis, AR
October
Weather in October
October in West Memphis ushers in the true spirit of autumn with a significant reduction in temperature compared to September. Dipping temperatures and shrinking daylight hours give rise to an unmissable aura of fall. October embodies the heart of autumn, serving as a gateway to winter. As the days get shorter and the winds slightly stronger, the city prepares for the transient season, slowly bidding farewell to the warmth of summer and fall.Temperature
West Memphis's October weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a moderately hot 83.3°F (28.5°C) in September to an agreeable 72.5°F (22.5°C). The nighttime temperature, during October, averages of 54.3°F (12.4°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 68%, October is the least humid month.Rainfall
In West Memphis, in October, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Memphis, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.7 days and collects up to 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In West Memphis, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 17min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In West Memphis, the average sunshine in October is 6.7h.UV index
In West Memphis, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during October translates into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
West Memphis, AR
- Average high temperature in October: 72.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 54.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).
Average pressure in October
West Memphis, 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 (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
West Memphis, AR
- Average wind speed in October: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in October
West Memphis, AR
- Average humidity in October: 68%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in October
West Memphis, AR
- Average rainfall in October: 0.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").
Average rainfall days in October
West Memphis, AR
- Average rainfall days in October: 6.5 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
West Memphis, AR
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
West Memphis, AR
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
West Memphis, AR
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in October
West Memphis, AR
- Average sunshine days in October: 22.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.9 days).
Average UV index in October
West Memphis, 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, February, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in October
West Memphis, AR
- Average cloud cover in October: 27
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in October
West Memphis, 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).
