October weather forecastPolk, MO
October
Weather in October
October, like September, in Polk, Missouri, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 66.7°F (19.3°C) and 48.2°F (9°C).Temperature
October's arrival corresponds with a decrease in average high-temperatures, from September's moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C) to a comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C). Throughout the month of October, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 48.2°F (9°C).Humidity
The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 72%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout October, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Polk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.3 days and collects up to 32.64" (829mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Polk, snow does not fall in June through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 13min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 6h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during October morphs into the following directions:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Polk, MO
- Average high temperature in October: 66.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 48.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).
Average pressure in October
Polk, MO
- Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Polk, MO
- Average wind speed in October: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).
Average humidity in October
Polk, MO
- Average humidity in October: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in October
Polk, MO
- Average rainfall in October: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.28").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.57").
Average rainfall days in October
Polk, MO
- Average rainfall days in October: 10 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Polk, MO
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Polk, MO
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Polk, MO
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in October
Polk, MO
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Polk, MO
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Polk, MO
- Average cloud cover in October: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in October
Polk, MO
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
