October weather forecast
Elks, LA

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Elks, Louisiana, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 79.7°F (26.5°C) and min 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

The start of October comes with a small reduction in the average high-temperature, subtly receding from a hot 86.7°F (30.4°C) in September to a moderately hot 79.7°F (26.5°C). Elks observes an average low-temperature of 61.5°F (16.4°C) during October.

Humidity

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

In Elks, during October, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. In Elks, Louisiana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.3 days and collects up to 17.91" (455mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall in Elks.

Daylight

In Elks, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:52 pm. On the last day of October, in Elks, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Elks, Louisiana, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Elks in October?

During October, Elks experiences an average high-temperature of 79.7°F (26.5°C) and a low-temperature of 61.5°F (16.4°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the least humid month in Elks?

October is the least humid month in Elks, Louisiana, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

What is the average humidity in October in Elks?

In Elks, the average relative humidity in October is 73%.

How much does it rain in Elks in October?

In Elks, in October, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Elks?

February through December are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Elks have in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Elks?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elks, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Elks?

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

What is the UV index reading in October in Elks?

In Elks, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Elks, LA

Average temperature in October - Elks, LA
  • Average high temperature in October: 79.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 61.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.2°F).

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Average pressure in October
Elks, LA

Average pressure in October - Elks, LA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Elks, LA

Average wind speed in October - Elks, LA
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in October
Elks, LA

Average humidity in October - Elks, LA
  • Average humidity in October: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in October
Elks, LA

Average rainfall in October - Elks, LA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in October
Elks, LA

Average rainfall days in October - Elks, LA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall days in October
Elks, LA

Average snowfall days in October - Elks, LA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Elks, LA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Elks, LA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Elks, LA

Average sunshine days in October - Elks, LA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Elks, LA

Average UV index in October - Elks, LA
  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in October
Elks, LA

Average cloud cover in October - Elks, LA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 25

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in October
Elks, LA

Average visibility in October - Elks, LA
  • 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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