October weather forecast
Letcher, KY

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Letcher, Kentucky, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 65.5°F (18.6°C) and min 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

With October's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a moderately hot 77.2°F (25.1°C) in September to a comfortable 65.5°F (18.6°C). Letcher reports an average low-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) during the nights of October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Letcher, during October, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation. In Letcher, during the entire year, the rain falls for 195.8 days and collects up to 40.35" (1025mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Letcher. October is the first month it typically snows in Letcher. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Letcher, there are 38.6 snowfall days, and 19.29" (490mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Letcher is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of October in Letcher, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Letcher is 6.3h.

UV index

In Letcher, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in October leads to these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Letcher in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Letcher, is 65.5°F (18.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 46°F (7.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Letcher?

In October, the average relative humidity in Letcher, Kentucky, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in October in Letcher?

In Letcher, in October, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Letcher?

October is the first month it typically snows in Letcher, Kentucky. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Letcher have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Letcher?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:34 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Letcher?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.3h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Letcher?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Letcher, Kentucky, 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
Letcher, KY

Average temperature in October - Letcher, KY
  • Average high temperature in October: 65.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

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Average pressure in October
Letcher, KY

Average pressure in October - Letcher, KY
  • Average pressure in October: 30.06"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Letcher, KY

Average wind speed in October - Letcher, KY
  • Average wind speed in October: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

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Average humidity in October
Letcher, KY

Average humidity in October - Letcher, KY
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in October
Letcher, KY

Average rainfall in October - Letcher, KY
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").

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Average rainfall days in October
Letcher, KY

Average rainfall days in October - Letcher, KY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 14.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.6 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Letcher, KY

Average snowfall in October - Letcher, KY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Letcher, KY

Average snowfall days in October - Letcher, KY
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 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
Letcher, KY

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Letcher, KY
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Letcher, KY

Average sunshine days in October - Letcher, KY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Letcher, KY

Average UV index in October - Letcher, KY
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Letcher, KY

Average cloud cover in October - Letcher, KY
  • Average cloud cover in October: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in October
Letcher, KY

Average visibility in October - Letcher, KY
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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