October weather forecast
Bettles, AK

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another subzero cold autumn month in Bettles, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28°F (-2.2°C) and an average low of 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

Temperature

The beginning of October marks a clear shift in the average high-temperature, receding from September's chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C) to a subzero cold 28°F (-2.2°C). Bettles, in the month of October, notes an average low temperature of 19.2°F (-7.1°C), indicating a small decrease from the daytime highs.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Bettles is 81%.

Rainfall

In Bettles, in October, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 76.6 rainfall days, and 9.72" (247mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In October, it is snowing for 11.4 days. Throughout October, 4.96" (126mm) of snow is accumulated. In Bettles, during the entire year, snow falls for 88.7 days and aggregates up to 35.59" (904mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 9h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 7:29 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 10:07 am and sunset at 5:31 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

In Bettles, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During October, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is October?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 28°F (-2.2°C) and 19.2°F (-7.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Bettles, in October, during 5.8 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in October?

In Bettles, in October, snow falls for 11.4 days, with typically accumulated 4.96" (126mm) of snow.

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

In Bettles, the average day length in October is 9h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 7:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:07 am and sunset at 5:31 pm AKDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bettles have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5h.

How high is the UV index in October in Bettles?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in October
Bettles, AK

Average temperature in October - Bettles, AK
  • Average high temperature in October: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (68.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 19.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Bettles, AK

Average pressure in October - Bettles, AK
  • Average pressure in October: 29.85"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.01"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Bettles, AK

Average wind speed in October - Bettles, AK
  • Average wind speed in October: 4.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are June and July (5.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (4.1mph).

Average humidity in October
Bettles, AK

Average humidity in October - Bettles, AK
  • Average humidity in October: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (52%).

Average rainfall in October
Bettles, AK

Average rainfall in October - Bettles, AK
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in October
Bettles, AK

Average rainfall days in October - Bettles, AK
  • Average rainfall days in October: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Bettles, AK

Average snowfall in October - Bettles, AK
  • Average snowfall in October: 4.96"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Bettles, AK

Average snowfall days in October - Bettles, AK
  • Average snowfall days in October: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Bettles, AK

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Bettles, AK
  • Average daylight in October: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 20h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Bettles, AK

Average sunshine days in October - Bettles, AK
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Bettles, AK

Average UV index in October - Bettles, AK
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, September, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Bettles, AK

Average cloud cover in October - Bettles, AK
  • Average cloud cover in October: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in October
Bettles, AK

Average visibility in October - Bettles, AK
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

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

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