October weather forecastWest Lafayette, IN
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another enjoyable autumn month in West Lafayette, Indiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 62.8°F (17.1°C) and min 46.9°F (8.3°C).Temperature
October's onset brings a slight change in high-temperatures, falling from a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C) in September to a comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C). During the month of October, the temperature in West Lafayette falls to an average of 46.9°F (8.3°C).Humidity
October is the least humid month in West Lafayette, with an average relative humidity of 73%.Rainfall
In West Lafayette, in October, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Lafayette, Indiana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.1 days and collects up to 22.13" (562mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall in West Lafayette.Daylight
In West Lafayette, Indiana, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 7min.On the first day of October in West Lafayette, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 7:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 6:45 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In West Lafayette, the average sunshine in October is 6.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October in West Lafayette is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during October morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
West Lafayette, IN
- Average high temperature in October: 62.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 46.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in October
West Lafayette, IN
- Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
West Lafayette, IN
- Average wind speed in October: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in October
West Lafayette, IN
- Average humidity in October: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in October
West Lafayette, IN
- Average rainfall in October: 1.54"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").
Average rainfall days in October
West Lafayette, IN
- Average rainfall days in October: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
West Lafayette, IN
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
West Lafayette, IN
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
West Lafayette, IN
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in October
West Lafayette, IN
- Average sunshine days in October: 17.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).
Average UV index in October
West Lafayette, IN
- Average UV index in October: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
West Lafayette, IN
- Average cloud cover in October: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in October
West Lafayette, IN
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
