October weather forecastMcCracken, KS

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in McCracken, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.4°F (9.1°C) and 67.3°F (19.6°C).

Temperature

With the transition into October, McCracken experiences a significant decrease in average high-temperatures, moving down from a warm 82.8°F (28.2°C) in September to an enjoyable 67.3°F (19.6°C). An average minimum temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C) is recorded during the month of October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In McCracken, during October, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 97.2 rainfall days, and 16.61" (422mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.55" (14mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.7 snowfall days, and 7.4" (188mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 11min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 6:39 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In McCracken, the average sunshine in October is 7.4h.

UV index

In McCracken, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in October, in McCracken, is 67.3°F (19.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 48.4°F (9.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

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

In McCracken, in October, during 8.1 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

October is the first month it typically snows in McCracken. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

In McCracken, the average day length in October is 11h and 11min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 6:39 pm CDT.

The average sunshine duration in October is 7.4h.

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
McCracken, KS

  • Average high temperature in October: 67.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 48.4°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 (26.1°F).

Average pressure in October
McCracken, 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).

Average wind speed in October
McCracken, KS

  • Average wind speed in October: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in October
McCracken, KS

  • Average humidity in October: 56%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (54%).

Average rainfall in October
McCracken, KS

  • Average rainfall in October: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in October
McCracken, KS

  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
McCracken, KS

  • Average snowfall in October: 0.55"

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

Average snowfall days in October
McCracken, KS

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 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
McCracken, KS

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 12min

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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
McCracken, KS

  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.4 days).

Average UV index in October
McCracken, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
McCracken, KS

  • Average cloud cover in October: 23

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in October
McCracken, 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).