October weather forecast
Grand Island, NE

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Weather in October

In October, Grand Island, Nebraska, is immersed in the heart of fall. The city's layout, decked in autumnal colour, gets an extra layer of charm under the crisp blue October sky. Occasional showers seep through the foliage, resulting in a slightly wetter month with rainfall at 1.57" (40mm). The drop in temperatures sets the tone for the dwindling daylight of November. As October recedes, a frosty specter begins to loom over Grand Island.

Temperature

Grand Island's transition into October is marked by a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, reducing from a warm 78.3°F (25.7°C) in September to a refreshing 62.6°F (17°C). In the month of October, an average of 44.6°F (7°C) marks the low-temperature in Grand Island.

Humidity

The least humid month in Grand Island is October, with an average relative humidity of 61%.

Rainfall

In Grand Island, during October, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.5 rainfall days, and 19.37" (492mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Grand Island are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Grand Island, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.3 days and aggregates up to 12.48" (317mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Grand Island is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 7:14 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 6:30 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Grand Island, Nebraska, the average sunshine in October is 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During October, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Grand Island in October?

In Grand Island, in October, the average high-temperature is 62.6°F (17°C), and the average low-temperature is 44.6°F (7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the least humid month in Grand Island?

With an average relative humidity of 61%, October is the least humid month in Grand Island.

What is the average humidity in October in Grand Island?

In Grand Island, the average relative humidity in October is 61%.

How much does it rain in Grand Island in October?

In Grand Island, Nebraska, in October, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Grand Island?

October is the first month it typically snows in Grand Island. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Grand Island?

In October, the average day length in Grand Island, Nebraska, is 11h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Grand Island?

On the first day of October in Grand Island, Nebraska, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 7:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 6:30 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Grand Island?

In Grand Island, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.8h.

How high is the UV index in October in Grand Island?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Grand Island, Nebraska, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Grand Island, NE

Average temperature in October - Grand Island, NE
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

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Average pressure in October
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Average pressure in October - Grand Island, NE
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
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Average wind speed in October - Grand Island, NE
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

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Average humidity in October
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Average humidity in October - Grand Island, NE
  • Average humidity in October: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (61%).

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Average rainfall in October
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Average rainfall in October - Grand Island, NE
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in October
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Average rainfall days in October - Grand Island, NE
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.7 days).

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Average snowfall in October
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Average snowfall in October - Grand Island, NE
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
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Average snowfall days in October - Grand Island, NE
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
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Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Grand Island, NE
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in October
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Average sunshine days in October - Grand Island, NE
  • Average sunshine days in October: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

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Average UV index in October
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Average UV index in October - Grand Island, NE
  • 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).

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Average cloud cover in October
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Average cloud cover in October - Grand Island, NE
  • Average cloud cover in October: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in October
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Average visibility in October - Grand Island, NE
  • 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).

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