October weather forecastHarriston, MS

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a moderately hot autumn month in Harriston, Mississippi, with an average temperature varying between 57.6°F (14.2°C) and 77.7°F (25.4°C).

Temperature

October's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a tropical 87.3°F (30.7°C) in September to a warm 77.7°F (25.4°C). Harriston reports an average low-temperature of 57.6°F (14.2°C) during the nights of October.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 71%, October is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Harriston, during October, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Harriston, there are 162.8 rainfall days, and 34.33" (872mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through November are months without snowfall in Harriston.

Daylight

In Harriston, Mississippi, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of October, in Harriston, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Harriston, the average sunshine in October is 6.7h.

UV index

In Harriston, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

October temperatures in Harriston, Mississippi, vary between a high-temperature of 77.7°F (25.4°C) and a low-temperature of 57.6°F (14.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 102.2°F (39°C).

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

In October, the average relative humidity in Harriston, Mississippi, is 71%.

In Harriston, Mississippi, in October, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

March through November are months without snowfall in Harriston.

In Harriston, the average day length in October is 11h and 23min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Harriston, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CDT.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Harriston, MS

  • Average high temperature in October: 77.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 57.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Harriston, MS

  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Harriston, MS

  • Average wind speed in October: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Harriston, MS

  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Harriston, MS

  • Average rainfall in October: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.81").

Average rainfall days in October
Harriston, MS

  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in October
Harriston, MS

  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Harriston, MS

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 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
Harriston, MS

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 24min

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

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Harriston, MS

  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Harriston, MS

  • Average UV index in October: 5

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
Harriston, MS

  • Average cloud cover in October: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Harriston, MS

  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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