October weather forecast
Purvis, MS

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Weather in October

October brings pleasant autumn weather to Purvis, Mississippi with a marked decrease in temperature, averaging a high of 78.6°F (25.9°C). This is the time that nights start to get notably cooler, and leaves begin to turn. The month receives a low 2.36" (60mm) of rainfall over just 10.2 days, the moderate downpour after months of heavy rains. This transition month presents a delightful harmony between temperatures, humidity, and light, setting the perfect backdrop for outdoor festivities. While wind speeds moderately increase to 5.6mph (9km/h), it's the decreasing cloud cover that helps Octobers' characteristic clear, crisp days stand out.

Temperature

October's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a hot 87.6°F (30.9°C) in September to a moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C). An average minimum temperature of 57.9°F (14.4°C) marks the month of October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Purvis, during October, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Purvis, Mississippi, there are 172.1 rainfall days, and 35.75" (908mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Purvis, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 24min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Purvis in October?

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 78.6°F (25.9°C) and a low-temperature of 57.9°F (14.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the least humid month in Purvis?

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

What is the average humidity in October in Purvis?

The average relative humidity in October in Purvis, Mississippi, is 71%.

How much does it rain in Purvis in October?

In October, in Purvis, Mississippi, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout October, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Purvis?

April through November are months without snowfall in Purvis.

What is the average length of the day in October in Purvis?

In October, the average day length in Purvis, Mississippi, is 11h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Purvis?

On the first day of October in Purvis, Mississippi, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Purvis have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Purvis?

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

Average temperature in October - Purvis, MS
  • Average high temperature in October: 78.6°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 (57.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 57.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.9°F).

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Average pressure in October
Purvis, MS

Average pressure in October - Purvis, MS
  • 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).

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Average wind speed in October
Purvis, MS

Average wind speed in October - Purvis, MS
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in October
Purvis, MS

Average humidity in October - Purvis, MS
  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in October
Purvis, MS

Average rainfall in October - Purvis, MS
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.36"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in October
Purvis, MS

Average rainfall days in October - Purvis, MS
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.2 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).

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Average snowfall in October
Purvis, MS

Average snowfall in October - Purvis, MS
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

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

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Average snowfall days in October
Purvis, MS

Average snowfall days in October - Purvis, MS
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Purvis, MS

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Purvis, MS
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min

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: 7h and 0min

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

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Average sunshine days in October
Purvis, MS

Average sunshine days in October - Purvis, MS
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Purvis, MS

Average UV index in October - Purvis, 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).

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Average cloud cover in October
Purvis, MS

Average cloud cover in October - Purvis, MS
  • Average cloud cover in October: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in October
Purvis, MS

Average visibility in October - Purvis, MS
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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