October weather forecastFrankfort, KY
October
Weather in October
October sets the stage for autumn in full swing, inviting locals and tourists to experience the fiery palette of Kentucky's fall. As the landscape undergoes a drastic transformation, the entire region basks under the warm hues. A scare of snow showers might be expected as the weather registers the first traces for the season, even if the measure is a slight 0.04" (1mm). The increase in wind speed assigns a crisp, cool feel to the air. Even though the rainfall increases slightly, it's still a period of relatively serene weather.Temperature
The shift from September to October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a warm 78.8°F (26°C) to a refreshing 66.2°F (19°C). In October, the average low-temperature in Frankfort, Kentucky, records at a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) during the nights.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity in Frankfort is 75%.Rainfall
In Frankfort, in October, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Frankfort, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.4 days and collects up to 26.02" (661mm) of precipitation.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 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Frankfort, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.4 days and aggregates up to 6.3" (160mm) of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day in Frankfort is 11h and 11min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 7:21 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 6:40 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October in Frankfort is 6.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 3 during October leads to these advisories:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Frankfort, KY
- Average high temperature in October: 66.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 47.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in October
Frankfort, KY
- Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Frankfort, KY
- Average wind speed in October: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).
Average humidity in October
Frankfort, KY
- Average humidity in October: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).
Average rainfall in October
Frankfort, KY
- Average rainfall in October: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in October
Frankfort, KY
- Average rainfall days in October: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in October
Frankfort, KY
- Average snowfall in October: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Frankfort, KY
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Frankfort, KY
- 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in October
Frankfort, KY
- Average sunshine days in October: 18.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Frankfort, KY
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Frankfort, KY
- Average cloud cover in October: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in October
Frankfort, KY
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May and July (5mi).
