October weather forecast
Elk, WA

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Elk, Washington, with temperature in the range of an average high of 55.8°F (13.2°C) and an average low of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

October's arrival sees a clear drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from September's pleasant 72.7°F (22.6°C) to a mild 55.8°F (13.2°C). The nighttime temperature, during October, averages of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Humidity

In Elk, the average relative humidity in October is 70%.

Rainfall

In Elk, in October, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Elk, there are 124.9 rainfall days, and 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Elk are January through May, September through December. In Elk, during October, snow falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 69.2 snowfall days, and 42.99" (1092mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Elk is 10h and 49min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:31 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during October translates into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Elk?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Elk, is 55.8°F (13.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Elk?

The average relative humidity in October is 70%.

How much does it rain in Elk in October?

In Elk, during October, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in October in Elk?

In Elk, during October, snow falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in October is 10h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Elk?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:31 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Elk?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in October in Elk?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Elk, WA

Average temperature in October - Elk, WA
  • Average high temperature in October: 55.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (54.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.3°F).

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Average pressure in October
Elk, WA

Average pressure in October - Elk, WA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Elk, WA

Average wind speed in October - Elk, WA
  • Average wind speed in October: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4mph).

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Average humidity in October
Elk, WA

Average humidity in October - Elk, WA
  • Average humidity in October: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

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Average rainfall in October
Elk, WA

Average rainfall in October - Elk, WA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in October
Elk, WA

Average rainfall days in October - Elk, WA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Elk, WA

Average snowfall in October - Elk, WA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (13.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Elk, WA

Average snowfall days in October - Elk, WA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Elk, WA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Elk, WA
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Elk, WA

Average sunshine days in October - Elk, WA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in October
Elk, WA

Average UV index in October - Elk, WA
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in October
Elk, WA

Average cloud cover in October - Elk, WA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in October
Elk, WA

Average visibility in October - Elk, WA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (3mi).

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