October weather forecastRuston, LA
October
Weather in October
Residents of Ruston welcome cooler temperatures in October as the autumn fully takes over. The departure from summer heat is distinct with a more relaxed atmosphere enveloping the city. The buzz of outdoor activities kickstarts again making the most of the pleasantly mild weather. Displaying a leap in rainfall from 1.89" (48mm) in September to 3.15" (80mm) in October, it marks the beginning of rainfall increment trend. Wind speed gets a slight boost again, swirling the fall leaves in fascinating patterns.Temperature
October is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a hot 88.3°F (31.3°C) in September to a warm 77°F (25°C). In Ruston, October is marked by an average low-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C).Humidity
July, August and October, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In Ruston, during October, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. In Ruston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.1 days and collects up to 37.64" (956mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
March through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Ruston, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 22min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:54 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 6.3h.UV index
In Ruston, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Average temperature in October
Ruston, LA
- Average high temperature in October: 77°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (93.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 56.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.1°F).
Average pressure in October
Ruston, LA
- Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Ruston, LA
- Average wind speed in October: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (4.8mph).
Average humidity in October
Ruston, LA
- Average humidity in October: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and October (71%).
Average rainfall in October
Ruston, LA
- Average rainfall in October: 3.15"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in October
Ruston, LA
- Average rainfall days in October: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Ruston, LA
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Ruston, LA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Ruston, LA
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in October
Ruston, LA
- Average sunshine days in October: 20 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Ruston, LA
- Average UV index in October: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in October
Ruston, LA
- Average cloud cover in October: 30
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in October
Ruston, LA
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May and December (5mi).
