October weather forecast
Cottondale, AL

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Cottondale, Alabama, is another warm autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 75.4°F (24.1°C) and min 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Temperature

October indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from September's hot 86.4°F (30.2°C) to a warm 75.4°F (24.1°C). Cottondale experiences an average low-temperature of 55.6°F (13.1°C) in the month of October.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 70%, October is the least humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 10.4 days and typically collects 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:33 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Cottondale, the average sunshine in October is 7.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during October translates into the following guidance:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Cottondale, is 75.4°F (24.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 55.6°F (13.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 70%, October is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 70%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 10.4 days and typically collects 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in October?

In Cottondale, in October, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall in Cottondale.

Does it snow in October?

In Cottondale, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

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

In Cottondale, the average day length in October is 11h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Cottondale?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 7.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Cottondale, AL

Average temperature in October - Cottondale, AL
  • Average high temperature in October: 75.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 55.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Cottondale, AL

Average pressure in October - Cottondale, AL
  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Cottondale, AL

Average wind speed in October - Cottondale, AL
  • Average wind speed in October: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in October
Cottondale, AL

Average humidity in October - Cottondale, AL
  • Average humidity in October: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in October
Cottondale, AL

Average rainfall in October - Cottondale, AL
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.24").

Average rainfall days in October
Cottondale, AL

Average rainfall days in October - Cottondale, AL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Cottondale, AL

Average snowfall in October - Cottondale, AL
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Cottondale, AL

Average snowfall days in October - Cottondale, AL
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Cottondale, AL

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Cottondale, AL
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Cottondale, AL

Average sunshine days in October - Cottondale, AL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Cottondale, AL

Average UV index in October - Cottondale, AL
  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in October
Cottondale, AL

Average cloud cover in October - Cottondale, AL
  • Average cloud cover in October: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Cottondale, AL

Average visibility in October - Cottondale, AL
  • 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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