October weather forecastMcDowell, KY
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in McDowell, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between max 66.9°F (19.4°C) and min 47.1°F (8.4°C).Temperature
October ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from September's moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C) to an enjoyable 66.9°F (19.4°C). McDowell records a mean low-temperature of 47.1°F (8.4°C) in October.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In McDowell, during October, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 181.3 rainfall days, and 34.02" (864mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In McDowell, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.4 days and aggregates up to 15.24" (387mm) of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 13min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:33 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 6.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during October translates into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Average temperature in October
McDowell, KY
- Average high temperature in October: 66.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 47.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).
Average pressure in October
McDowell, 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 (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
McDowell, KY
- Average wind speed in October: 4.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in October
McDowell, KY
- Average humidity in October: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (74%).
Average rainfall in October
McDowell, KY
- Average rainfall in October: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in October
McDowell, KY
- Average rainfall days in October: 13.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
McDowell, KY
- Average snowfall in October: 0.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
McDowell, KY
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
McDowell, KY
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 12min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in October
McDowell, KY
- Average sunshine days in October: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.3 days).
Average UV index in October
McDowell, KY
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
McDowell, KY
- Average cloud cover in October: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in October
McDowell, 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).





