October weather forecastSharkey, LA

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a moderately hot autumn month in Sharkey, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 79.7°F (26.5°C) and an average low of 60.8°F (16°C).

Temperature

As September makes way for October, Sharkey's average high-temperature eases from a tropical 88°F (31.1°C) to a warm 79.7°F (26.5°C). During the month of October, Sharkey experiences a steady low-temperature average of 60.8°F (16°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout October, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sharkey, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.3 days and collects up to 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Sharkey, Louisiana, snow does not fall in February through November.

Daylight

In Sharkey, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 25min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Sharkey, the average sunshine in October is 6.9h.

UV index

In Sharkey, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during October translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Sharkey, 79.7°F (26.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 60.8°F (16°C) is the average low-temperature during October. 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 estimated at 104°F (40°C).

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

The average relative humidity in October is 73%.

In Sharkey, in October, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

February through November are months without snowfall.

The average day length in October is 11h and 25min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sharkey, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CDT.

The average sunshine duration in October in Sharkey is 6.9h.

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

  • Average high temperature in October: 79.7°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 (58.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 60.8°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 (42.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Sharkey, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Sharkey, LA

  • Average wind speed in October: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.6mph).

Average humidity in October
Sharkey, 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
Sharkey, LA

  • Average rainfall in October: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.14").

Average rainfall days in October
Sharkey, LA

  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Sharkey, LA

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (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
Sharkey, LA

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Sharkey, 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 54min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Sharkey, LA

  • Average sunshine days in October: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Sharkey, LA

  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Sharkey, LA

  • Average cloud cover in October: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Sharkey, LA

  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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