October weather forecast
Soft Shell, KY

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Soft Shell, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 66.4°F (19.1°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

October's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a moderately hot 78.3°F (25.7°C) in September to a refreshing 66.4°F (19.1°C). Soft Shell records an average temperature drop to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) in October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Soft Shell is 76%.

Rainfall

In Soft Shell, Kentucky, in October, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Soft Shell, there are 168.8 rainfall days, and 24.84" (631mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Soft Shell, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.3 days and aggregates up to 11.34" (288mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Soft Shell is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Soft Shell is 6.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Soft Shell, Kentucky, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Soft Shell in October?

October temperatures in Soft Shell, Kentucky, vary between a high-temperature of 66.4°F (19.1°C) and a low-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Soft Shell?

The average relative humidity in October is 76%.

How much does it rain in Soft Shell in October?

In Soft Shell, Kentucky, during October, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Soft Shell?

October is the first month it typically snows in Soft Shell. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Soft Shell have in October?

The average day length in October in Soft Shell, Kentucky, is 11h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Soft Shell?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:34 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Soft Shell?

The average sunshine duration in October in Soft Shell, Kentucky, is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Soft Shell?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Soft Shell, Kentucky, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Soft Shell, KY

Average temperature in October - Soft Shell, KY
  • Average high temperature in October: 66.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

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Average pressure in October
Soft Shell, KY

Average pressure in October - Soft Shell, 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).

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Average wind speed in October
Soft Shell, KY

Average wind speed in October - Soft Shell, 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 (4mph).

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Average humidity in October
Soft Shell, KY

Average humidity in October - Soft Shell, KY
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

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Average rainfall in October
Soft Shell, KY

Average rainfall in October - Soft Shell, KY
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in October
Soft Shell, KY

Average rainfall days in October - Soft Shell, KY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Soft Shell, KY

Average snowfall in October - Soft Shell, KY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Soft Shell, KY

Average snowfall days in October - Soft Shell, KY
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Soft Shell, KY

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Soft Shell, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Soft Shell, KY

Average sunshine days in October - Soft Shell, KY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in October
Soft Shell, KY

Average UV index in October - Soft Shell, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Soft Shell, KY

Average cloud cover in October - Soft Shell, KY
  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in October
Soft Shell, KY

Average visibility in October - Soft Shell, 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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