October weather forecastRichfield, UT
October
Weather in October
The full bloom of fall in October introduces cooler temperatures in Richfield, Utah. The vibrant fall foliage adorns the cityscape, even as the cooler nights set in following the warm summer. An uptick in rainfall from September's 0.71" (18mm) to 0.83" (21mm) often punctuates the otherwise dry weather. Shorter daylight hours hint at the looming winter season, as the days' duration noticeably lessens. Despite the changing weather conditions, the month remains an attractive period for outdoor admirers eager to experience the autumn's charm.Temperature
In Richfield, the beginning of October is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from September's agreeable 72.3°F (22.4°C) to a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C). Richfield records a steady low-temperature average of 36.7°F (2.6°C) during October.Humidity
The average relative humidity in October in Richfield is 49%.Rainfall
In Richfield, during October, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.4 rainfall days, and 14.21" (361mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Richfield, during October, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 53.3 snowfall days, and 41.5" (1054mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Richfield is 11h and 10min.On the first day of October in Richfield, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:28 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Richfield, the average sunshine in October is 7.8h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Richfield is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In October, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Richfield, UT
- Average high temperature in October: 57.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (33.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 36.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).
Average pressure in October
Richfield, UT
- Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.24"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Richfield, UT
- Average wind speed in October: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.8mph).
Average humidity in October
Richfield, UT
- Average humidity in October: 49%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (31%).
Average rainfall in October
Richfield, UT
- Average rainfall in October: 0.83"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are March and April (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.51").
Average rainfall days in October
Richfield, UT
- Average rainfall days in October: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.4 days).
Average snowfall in October
Richfield, UT
- Average snowfall in October: 0.67"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (8.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Richfield, UT
- Average snowfall days in October: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Richfield, UT
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in October: 7h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in October
Richfield, UT
- Average sunshine days in October: 20.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (22.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February, April and July (13.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Richfield, UT
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Richfield, UT
- Average cloud cover in October: 16
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in October
Richfield, UT
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
