October weather forecast
Shannon, AL

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a moderately hot autumn month in Shannon, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 74.7°F (23.7°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of October signals a shift in temperature, down from a warm 85.1°F (29.5°C) in September to a still moderately hot 74.7°F (23.7°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 54.5°F (12.5°C) during October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 8.4 days and typically collects 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Shannon, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

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 7:05 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Shannon, the average sunshine in October is 7.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in October leads to these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 74.7°F (23.7°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in October?

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

What is the driest month in Shannon?

The month with the least rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 8.4 days and typically collects 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Shannon in October?

In Shannon, in October, during 8.4 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through November are months without snowfall in Shannon.

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 7.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In Shannon, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Shannon, AL

Average temperature in October - Shannon, AL
  • Average high temperature in October: 74.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 54.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

Average pressure in October
Shannon, AL

Average pressure in October - Shannon, 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
Shannon, AL

Average wind speed in October - Shannon, 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
Shannon, AL

Average humidity in October - Shannon, 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
Shannon, AL

Average rainfall in October - Shannon, AL
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.02").

Average rainfall days in October
Shannon, AL

Average rainfall days in October - Shannon, AL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Shannon, AL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Shannon, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 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
Shannon, AL

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Shannon, 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 3min

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

Average sunshine days in October
Shannon, AL

Average sunshine days in October - Shannon, AL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Shannon, AL

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

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

Average cloud cover in October
Shannon, AL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September and October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Shannon, AL

Average visibility in October - Shannon, 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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