October weather forecastMemphis, TN
October
Weather in October
October brings further relief from the summer's heat with temperatures lowering to 72.5°F (22.5°C). The city starts to cool down from the previous month, marking the annual transition into fall. The weather is mild and mostly dry, aside the occasional rainfall observable in October. Wind speeds start to pick up again, averaging at about 7.3mph (11.7km/h), giving a crisp feel to the air. An increase in cloud cover outlines the transition to the cooler months as Memphis steps fully into the fall season.Temperature
October implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from September's warm 83.3°F (28.5°C) to an agreeable 72.5°F (22.5°C). Memphis experiences an average nighttime temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C) in the month of October.Humidity
The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 68%.Rainfall
In Memphis, in October, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 116.7 rainfall days, and 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Memphis, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 17min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Memphis, the average sunshine in October is 6.7h.UV index
In Memphis, Tennessee, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in October interprets into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Memphis, TN
- Average high temperature in October: 72.5°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 (46.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 54.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).
Average pressure in October
Memphis, TN
- 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 (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Memphis, TN
- Average wind speed in October: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in October
Memphis, TN
- Average humidity in October: 68%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in October
Memphis, TN
- Average rainfall in October: 0.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").
Average rainfall days in October
Memphis, TN
- Average rainfall days in October: 6.5 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
Memphis, TN
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Memphis, TN
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 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
Memphis, TN
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in October
Memphis, TN
- Average sunshine days in October: 22.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.9 days).
Average UV index in October
Memphis, TN
- Average UV index in October: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in October
Memphis, TN
- Average cloud cover in October: 27
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in October
Memphis, TN
- 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).
