October weather forecastFederal Way, WA
October
Weather in October
October sways to the rhythms of fall, intruding on the warmth with a steady drop in temperatures. The weather elements appear more active than September, infusing cooler threads into the federal way's canvas. Above all, rainfall becomes voluminous again, amounting to an average of about 3.43" (87mm). Gentle winds carrying a chill breeze around 4.2mph (6.8km/h) offer an agreeable contrast to the fading warmth. The daylight clock shrinks to 10.8 hours, ushering Federal Way closer to winter.Temperature
The arrival of October corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from September's agreeable 70°F (21.1°C) to a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C). In October, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 43.9°F (6.6°C).Humidity
In Federal Way, the average relative humidity in October is 79%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 15.5 days. Throughout October, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Federal Way, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.2 days and collects up to 30.79" (782mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Federal Way, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day in Federal Way is 10h and 50min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:53 pm PDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 5.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Average temperature in October
Federal Way, WA
- Average high temperature in October: 58.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.6°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 43.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.2°F).
Average pressure in October
Federal Way, WA
- Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are March, August and September (30.01"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Federal Way, WA
- Average wind speed in October: 4.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (3.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Federal Way, WA
- Average humidity in October: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).
Average rainfall in October
Federal Way, WA
- Average rainfall in October: 3.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.43").
Average rainfall days in October
Federal Way, WA
- Average rainfall days in October: 15.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Federal Way, WA
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Federal Way, WA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Federal Way, WA
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in October
Federal Way, WA
- Average sunshine days in October: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and November (8.5 days).
Average UV index in October
Federal Way, WA
- Average UV index in October: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Federal Way, WA
- Average cloud cover in October: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in October
Federal Way, WA
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (5mi).
