October weather forecastPlains, LA
October
Weather in October
October, like September, in Plains, Louisiana, is another warm autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 59.7°F (15.4°C) and an average high of 79.9°F (26.6°C).Temperature
The shift from September to October includes a small decrease in the average high-temperature, from a hot 87.8°F (31°C) to a moderately hot 79.9°F (26.6°C). The temperature in Plains dips to an average of 59.7°F (15.4°C) during October nights.Humidity
The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 72%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout October, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Plains, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175 days and collects up to 28.74" (730mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
February through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 25min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 6.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Plains, LA
- Average high temperature in October: 79.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.3°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 59.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.9°F).
Average pressure in October
Plains, LA
- Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Plains, LA
- Average wind speed in October: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.3mph).
Average humidity in October
Plains, LA
- Average humidity in October: 72%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in October
Plains, LA
- Average rainfall in October: 1.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").
Average rainfall days in October
Plains, LA
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
Plains, LA
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Plains, LA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Plains, LA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 24min
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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in October
Plains, LA
- Average sunshine days in October: 18.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Plains, LA
- Average UV index in October: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in October
Plains, LA
- Average cloud cover in October: 29
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in October
Plains, LA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and December (5mi).
