October weather forecastAustin, TX
October
Weather in October
October brings about the initial signs of fall to Austin, Texas. The sun continues to shine, but with the moderated temperatures, outdoor activities become increasingly pleasant. This month typically sees a decent drop in temperatures from September. The clear skies and warm, sun-lit days provide a different experience from both hot September and cooler November.Temperature
With October's arrival, Austin sees a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a hot 88.2°F (31.2°C) in September to a moderately hot 78.8°F (26°C). Austin anticipates an average minimum temperature of 61°F (16.1°C) in the month of October.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 67%.Rainfall
In Austin, Texas, during October, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.7 rainfall days, and 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Austin, snow does not fall in March through December.Daylight
In Austin, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 25min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:15 pm. On the last day of October, in Austin, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 6:44 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 6.9h.UV index
In Austin, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Austin, TX
- Average high temperature in October: 78.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (96.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.4°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 61°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.6°F).
Average pressure in October
Austin, TX
- Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Austin, TX
- Average wind speed in October: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.2mph).
Average humidity in October
Austin, TX
- Average humidity in October: 67%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (59%).
Average rainfall in October
Austin, TX
- Average rainfall in October: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.91").
Average rainfall days in October
Austin, TX
- Average rainfall days in October: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in October
Austin, TX
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.4").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Austin, TX
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Austin, TX
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 24min
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: 6h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in October
Austin, TX
- Average sunshine days in October: 17.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Austin, TX
- Average UV index in October: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in October
Austin, TX
- Average cloud cover in October: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in October
Austin, TX
- 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).
