October weather forecast
Sterling, KS

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Sterling, Kansas, is another enjoyable autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 67.1°F (19.5°C) and an average low of 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

The beginning of October marks a clear shift in the average high-temperature, receding from September's moderately hot 81.5°F (27.5°C) to a refreshing 67.1°F (19.5°C). The average temperature drops to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) during the night in the month of October.

Humidity

In Sterling, the average relative humidity in October is 61%.

Rainfall

In Sterling, in October, during 8.4 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 112.9 rainfall days, and 21.06" (535mm) 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 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Sterling, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.7 days and aggregates up to 7.24" (184mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Sterling, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 7:15 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 6:34 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 7.2h.

UV index

In Sterling, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Sterling?

The high-temperature, in October, in Sterling, records 67.1°F (19.5°C), while the low-temperature is 49.1°F (9.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Sterling?

In Sterling, the average relative humidity in October is 61%.

How much does it rain in Sterling in October?

In Sterling, in October, during 8.4 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Sterling?

October is the first month it typically snows in Sterling, Kansas. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sterling have in October?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Sterling?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 7:15 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sterling, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 6:34 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Sterling?

In Sterling, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Sterling?

In Sterling, Kansas, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Sterling, KS

Average temperature in October - Sterling, KS
  • Average high temperature in October: 67.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 49.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

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Average pressure in October
Sterling, KS

Average pressure in October - Sterling, 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 (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Sterling, KS

Average wind speed in October - Sterling, KS
  • Average wind speed in October: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3mph).

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Average humidity in October
Sterling, KS

Average humidity in October - Sterling, KS
  • Average humidity in October: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (59%).

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Average rainfall in October
Sterling, KS

Average rainfall in October - Sterling, KS
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in October
Sterling, KS

Average rainfall days in October - Sterling, KS
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Sterling, KS

Average snowfall in October - Sterling, KS
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Sterling, KS

Average snowfall days in October - Sterling, KS
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Sterling, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Sterling, KS

Average sunshine days in October - Sterling, KS
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in October
Sterling, KS

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Sterling, KS

Average cloud cover in October - Sterling, KS
  • Average cloud cover in October: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in October
Sterling, KS

Average visibility in October - Sterling, 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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