October weather forecast
South Union, KY

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another pleasant autumn month in South Union, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between min 50.4°F (10.2°C) and max 68.2°F (20.1°C).

Temperature

The transition into October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C) in September to an agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) throughout October.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 74%, October is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In October, in South Union, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout October, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In South Union, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.5 days and collects up to 37.2" (945mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in South Union.

Daylight

In South Union, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:29 pm. On the last day of October, in South Union, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in South Union is 7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in South Union is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in South Union?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in South Union are 68.2°F (20.1°C) and 50.4°F (10.2°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the least humid month in South Union?

With an average relative humidity of 74%, October is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in October in South Union?

In South Union, the average relative humidity in October is 74%.

How much does it rain in South Union in October?

In South Union, during October, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in South Union?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in South Union in October?

In South Union, Kentucky, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

What is the average length of the day in October in South Union?

In South Union, the average day length in October is 11h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in South Union?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does South Union have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in South Union?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in South Union is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
South Union, KY

Average temperature in October - South Union, KY
  • Average high temperature in October: 68.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 50.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

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Average pressure in October
South Union, KY

Average pressure in October - South Union, 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 (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
South Union, KY

Average wind speed in October - South Union, KY
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

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Average humidity in October
South Union, KY

Average humidity in October - South Union, KY
  • Average humidity in October: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March, May and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in October
South Union, KY

Average rainfall in October - South Union, KY
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").

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Average rainfall days in October
South Union, KY

Average rainfall days in October - South Union, KY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

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Average snowfall in October
South Union, KY

Average snowfall in October - South Union, KY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
South Union, KY

Average snowfall days in October - South Union, KY
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 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
South Union, KY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in October
South Union, KY

Average sunshine days in October - South Union, KY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in October
South Union, KY

Average UV index in October - South Union, 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
South Union, KY

Average cloud cover in October - South Union, KY
  • Average cloud cover in October: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in October
South Union, KY

Average visibility in October - South Union, KY
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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