October weather forecast
Poplar Highlands, KY

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Poplar Highlands, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 66.2°F (19°C).

Temperature

Poplar Highlands's progression into October includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a warm 79.3°F (26.3°C) in September to an enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C). October nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 76%.

Rainfall

In Poplar Highlands, Kentucky, in October, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Poplar Highlands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.5 days and collects up to 19.65" (499mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Poplar Highlands, Kentucky, there are 32.7 snowfall days, and 7.56" (192mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Poplar Highlands is 11h and 11min.
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 7:57 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.2h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in October translates into this advice:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Poplar Highlands?

The high-temperature, in October, in Poplar Highlands, records 66.2°F (19°C), while the low-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Poplar Highlands?

The average relative humidity in October in Poplar Highlands, Kentucky, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in October in Poplar Highlands?

In Poplar Highlands, Kentucky, in October, during 10.2 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Poplar Highlands?

October is the first month it typically snows in Poplar Highlands. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Poplar Highlands have in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Poplar Highlands?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Poplar Highlands have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Poplar Highlands, Kentucky, is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Poplar Highlands?

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

Average temperature in October - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average high temperature in October: 66.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

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Average pressure in October
Poplar Highlands, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average wind speed in October - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in October
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average humidity in October - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

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Average rainfall in October
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average rainfall in October - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in October
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average rainfall days in October - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average snowfall in October - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average snowfall days in October - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 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
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average sunshine days in October - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in October
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average UV index in October - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average UV index in October: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in October
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average cloud cover in October - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average cloud cover in October: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in October
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average visibility in October - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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