October weather forecast
Hays, KS

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Weather in October

In October, autumn establishes its presence in Hays, Kansas, changing the complexion of the weather drastically. Bright yellow rays of the sun are scarce in October, limited by shorter days and an increasing cloud cover. It's also remarkable to note that snow makes its first re-appearance in October after a long hiatus since April, recording a 0.35-inch snowfall. Wind speeds continue to be consistent, and the barometric pressure begins to rise mildly. A marked decrease in temperature is observed as November arrives, with winter on the horizon.

Temperature

As Hays welcomes October, there is a noticeable shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from September's warm 81.9°F (27.7°C) to a refreshing 66.9°F (19.4°C). In Hays, an average temperature of 48.2°F (9°C) is noted during October nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Hays is 56%.

Rainfall

In Hays, in October, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hays, there are 112.7 rainfall days, and 17.6" (447mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Hays, Kansas, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.6 days and aggregates up to 8.27" (210mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:19 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 6:37 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Hays is 7.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Hays, Kansas, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Hays?

In Hays, 66.9°F (19.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 48.2°F (9°C) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Hays?

In Hays, the average relative humidity in October is 56%.

How many days does it rain in October in Hays?

In Hays, Kansas, during October, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Hays?

October is the first month it typically snows in Hays. Throughout October, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in October in Hays is 11h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Hays?

On the first day of October in Hays, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 6:37 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Hays?

The average sunshine duration in October in Hays is 7.4h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Hays?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Hays is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Hays, KS

Average temperature in October - Hays, KS
  • Average high temperature in October: 66.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 48.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

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Average pressure in October
Hays, KS

Average pressure in October - Hays, KS
  • Average pressure in October: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Hays, KS

Average wind speed in October - Hays, KS
  • Average wind speed in October: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

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Average humidity in October
Hays, KS

Average humidity in October - Hays, KS
  • Average humidity in October: 56%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (54%).

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Average rainfall in October
Hays, KS

Average rainfall in October - Hays, KS
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in October
Hays, KS

Average rainfall days in October - Hays, KS
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Hays, KS

Average snowfall in October - Hays, KS
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Hays, KS

Average snowfall days in October - Hays, KS
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Hays, KS

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Hays, KS
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Hays, KS

Average sunshine days in October - Hays, KS
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Hays, KS

Average UV index in October - Hays, KS
  • Average UV index in October: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in October
Hays, KS

Average cloud cover in October - Hays, KS
  • Average cloud cover in October: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in October
Hays, KS

Average visibility in October - Hays, KS
  • 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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