October weather forecastPetersburg, KY

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Petersburg, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64.2°F (17.9°C) and 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

October's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from September's warm 77.2°F (25.1°C) to a refreshing 64.2°F (17.9°C). Throughout the month of October, Petersburg witnesses an average low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are September and October, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Petersburg, in October, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.3 rainfall days, and 26.81" (681mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Petersburg, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 7:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 6:39 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.6h.

UV index

In Petersburg, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during October leads to these advisories:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 64.2°F (17.9°C) and a low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

The months with the lowest humidity are September and October, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

In Petersburg, the average relative humidity in October is 75%.

In Petersburg, in October, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

May through October are months without snowfall.

In Petersburg, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

In October, the average day length is 11h and 10min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 7:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 6:39 pm EDT.

In Petersburg, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.6h.

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

  • Average high temperature in October: 64.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Petersburg, KY

  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Petersburg, KY

  • Average wind speed in October: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in October
Petersburg, KY

  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (75%).

Average rainfall in October
Petersburg, KY

  • Average rainfall in October: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in October
Petersburg, KY

  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Petersburg, KY

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Petersburg, KY

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 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
Petersburg, KY

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Petersburg, KY

  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Petersburg, KY

  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Petersburg, KY

  • Average cloud cover in October: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Petersburg, KY

  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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