October weather forecast
Tallahassee, FL

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Weather in October

October is when autumn truly sets in Tallahassee. Appreciable changes in weather and temperature offer a welcome change from the torrid heat of the previous months. Temperature swings become more pronounced with a high of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and a low marking the fall season at 61°F (16.1°C). The drop in rainfall to 2.28" (58mm) and a relative decrease in the humidity level underscore the arrival of the comfortable fall season. As the month progresses, days become noticeably shorter, casting long shadows and painting the landscape with hues of the season.

Temperature

October in Tallahassee, Florida, signals a slight drop in average high-temperature, sliding from September's tropical 87.3°F (30.7°C) to a moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C). Throughout the October nights, Tallahassee encounters a low-temperature of 61°F (16.1°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Tallahassee, in October, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 186.6 rainfall days, and 37.68" (957mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Tallahassee, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 25min.
On the first day of October in Tallahassee, Florida, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 7:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 6:50 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 7.9h.

UV index

In Tallahassee, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during October translates into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Tallahassee?

In Tallahassee, in October, the average high-temperature is 80.2°F (26.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 61°F (16.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Tallahassee?

In Tallahassee, Florida, the average relative humidity in October is 73%.

How many days does it rain in October in Tallahassee?

In Tallahassee, in October, during 10.2 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Tallahassee?

March through December are months without snowfall in Tallahassee, Florida.

What is the average length of the day in October in Tallahassee?

In October, the average day length in Tallahassee, Florida, is 11h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Tallahassee?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 7:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in Tallahassee, Florida, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 6:50 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Tallahassee?

In Tallahassee, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.9h.

How high is the UV index in October in Tallahassee?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Tallahassee is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Tallahassee, FL

Average temperature in October - Tallahassee, FL
  • Average high temperature in October: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 61°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.3°F).

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Average pressure in October
Tallahassee, FL

Average pressure in October - Tallahassee, FL
  • Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Tallahassee, FL

Average wind speed in October - Tallahassee, FL
  • Average wind speed in October: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in October
Tallahassee, FL

Average humidity in October - Tallahassee, FL
  • Average humidity in October: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

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Average rainfall in October
Tallahassee, FL

Average rainfall in October - Tallahassee, FL
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.55").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in October
Tallahassee, FL

Average rainfall days in October - Tallahassee, FL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (27.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall days in October
Tallahassee, FL

Average snowfall days in October - Tallahassee, FL
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Tallahassee, FL

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Tallahassee, FL
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Tallahassee, FL

Average sunshine days in October - Tallahassee, FL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (2.6 days).

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Average UV index in October
Tallahassee, FL

Average UV index in October - Tallahassee, FL
  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in October
Tallahassee, FL

Average cloud cover in October - Tallahassee, FL
  • Average cloud cover in October: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in October
Tallahassee, FL

Average visibility in October - Tallahassee, FL
  • 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).

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