October weather forecast
Austin, TX

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The beautiful Lady Bird Lake passing through the city skyscrapers of Austin city, Texas
The beautiful Lady Bird Lake passing through the city skyscrapers of Austin city, Texas

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

In Austin, the beginning of October is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from September's tropical 88.2°F to a moderately hot 78.8°F. Austin experiences a mean temperature of 61°F during October nights.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Austin, Texas, is 67%.

Rainfall

In Austin, in October, during 10.9 rainfall days, 2.56" of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Austin, there are 142.7 rainfall days, and 21.5" of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Austin is 11h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 6:44 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.9h.

UV index

In Austin, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during October leads to these advisories:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the average October temperature in Austin?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Austin, is 78.8°F, while the average low-temperature is 61°F. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 100.4°F.

What is the average humidity in October in Austin?

The average relative humidity in October in Austin is 67%.

How much does it rain in Austin in October?

In October, in Austin, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout October, 2.56" of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Austin?

March through December are months without snowfall in Austin, Texas.

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

In October, the average day length in Austin, Texas, is 11h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Austin?

On the first day of October in Austin, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 6:44 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Austin have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

How high is the UV index in October in Austin?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Austin, Texas, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Austin, TX

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).

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Average pressure in October
Austin, TX

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).

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Average wind speed in October
Austin, TX

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).

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Average humidity in October
Austin, TX

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%).

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Average rainfall in October
Austin, TX

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").

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Average rainfall days in October
Austin, TX

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).

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Average snowfall in October
Austin, TX

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").

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Average snowfall days in October
Austin, TX

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).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Austin, TX

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Austin, TX
  • 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: 6h and 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in October
Austin, TX

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).

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Average UV index in October
Austin, TX

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).

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Average cloud cover in October
Austin, TX

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).

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Average visibility in October
Austin, TX

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).

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