October weather forecastPlaquemine, LA

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a moderately hot autumn month in Plaquemine, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average low of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and an average high of 79.9°F (26.6°C).

Temperature

With October's onset, the weather reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from a hot 87.3°F (30.7°C) in September to a warm 79.9°F (26.6°C). In Plaquemine, an average low-temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C) is recorded during October nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In October, in Plaquemine, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout October, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 148.6 rainfall days, and 15.51" (394mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Plaquemine, Louisiana, the average sunshine in October is 6.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during October are 79.9°F (26.6°C) and 60.4°F (15.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is estimated at 104°F (40°C).

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

In October, the average relative humidity is 73%.

In Plaquemine, during October, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

In Plaquemine, snow does not fall in February through December.

In Plaquemine, the average day length in October is 11h and 25min.

In October, on the first day of the month, 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 6:18 pm CDT.

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.7h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Plaquemine is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Plaquemine, LA

  • Average high temperature in October: 79.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 60.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Plaquemine, LA

  • Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Plaquemine, LA

  • Average wind speed in October: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Plaquemine, LA

  • Average humidity in October: 73%

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

Average rainfall in October
Plaquemine, LA

  • Average rainfall in October: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.67").

Average rainfall days in October
Plaquemine, LA

  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Plaquemine, LA

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Plaquemine, 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 February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Plaquemine, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Plaquemine, LA

  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (7.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Plaquemine, LA

  • Average UV index in October: 5

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

Average cloud cover in October
Plaquemine, LA

  • Average cloud cover in October: 27

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 27).

Average visibility in October
Plaquemine, LA

  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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