October weather forecast
Forestdale, AL

Share

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another warm autumn month in Forestdale, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average low of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and an average high of 74.3°F (23.5°C).

Temperature

October is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from 85.1°F (29.5°C) in September to a still warm 74.3°F (23.5°C). Throughout October, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Humidity

September and October, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 10 days and typically collects 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Forestdale, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In Forestdale, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:31 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CDT.

Sunshine

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 moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

In October, in Forestdale, the average high-temperature is 74.3°F (23.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 54.5°F (12.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the least humid month?

The months with the lowest humidity are September and October, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 71%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 10 days and typically collects 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Forestdale, Alabama, in October, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Forestdale, snow does not fall in April through October.

Does it snow in October?

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

How many hours of daylight does Forestdale have in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Forestdale, AL

Average temperature in October - Forestdale, AL
  • Average high temperature in October: 74.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 54.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Forestdale, AL

Average pressure in October - Forestdale, AL
  • Average pressure in October: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Forestdale, AL

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Forestdale, AL

Average humidity in October - Forestdale, AL
  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Forestdale, AL

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.24").

Average rainfall days in October
Forestdale, AL

Average rainfall days in October - Forestdale, AL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Forestdale, AL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Forestdale, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 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
Forestdale, AL

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Forestdale, 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 month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Forestdale, AL

Average sunshine days in October - Forestdale, AL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Forestdale, AL

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

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Forestdale, AL

Average cloud cover in October - Forestdale, AL
  • Average cloud cover in October: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Forestdale, AL

Average visibility in October - Forestdale, 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).

Forestdale, Alabama, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location