October weather forecastManhattan, KS
October
Weather in October
October in Manhattan, Kansas, is recognized by the noticeable drop in temperatures both during day and night, clearly indicating the full onset of the fall season. Rainfall, cloud coverage, and wind speed experience a significant decline compared to the summer months. The changing color of the foliage amplifies the beauty of the city. The disappearing daylight hours make way for longer evenings and cool nights. October's weather is characterized by a more significant temperature drop, with the average high temperature falling to 65.8°F (18.8°C).Temperature
The arrival of October signals a shift in temperature, down from a moderately hot 79.7°F (26.5°C) in September to a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C). Manhattan encounters a steady low-temperature average of 48.2°F (9°C) throughout the month of October.Humidity
October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 64%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout October, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 120.6 rainfall days, and 21.38" (543mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Manhattan. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Manhattan, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.6 days and aggregates up to 5.79" (147mm) of snow.Daylight
In Manhattan, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 10min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:08 pm. On the last day of October, in Manhattan, sunrise is at 7:53 am and sunset at 6:26 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 6.8h.UV index
In Manhattan, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during October translates into the following directions:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Manhattan, KS
- Average high temperature in October: 65.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 48.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).
Average pressure in October
Manhattan, KS
- Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Manhattan, KS
- Average wind speed in October: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Manhattan, KS
- Average humidity in October: 64%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).
Average rainfall in October
Manhattan, KS
- Average rainfall in October: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in October
Manhattan, KS
- Average rainfall days in October: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Manhattan, KS
- Average snowfall in October: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Manhattan, KS
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Manhattan, KS
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 48min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in October
Manhattan, KS
- Average sunshine days in October: 20.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Manhattan, KS
- Average UV index in October: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Manhattan, KS
- Average cloud cover in October: 28
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in October
Manhattan, 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).
