October weather forecast
Chandalar, AK

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another subzero cold autumn month in Chandalar, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and an average low of 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

Temperature

October's arrival signals a significant decrease in average high-temperatures, falling from September's icy 39.6°F (4.2°C) to a freezing cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C). During the month of October, Chandalar experiences a steady low-temperature average of 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 90%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 2.1 days. Throughout October, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 86.2 rainfall days, and 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is October, when snow falls for 19.4 days and typically aggregates up to 9.09" (231mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Chandalar, the average length of the day in October is 9h and 16min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:00 am and sunset at 5:14 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

In Chandalar, the average sunshine in October is 3.6h.

UV index

March, April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during October translates into the following directions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Chandalar, is 20.3°F (-6.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 90%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Chandalar, Alaska, in October, during 2.1 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is October, when snow falls for 19.4 days and typically aggregates up to 9.09" (231mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in October?

In Chandalar, during October, snow falls for 19.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.09" (231mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:00 am and sunset at 5:14 pm AKDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Chandalar, the average sunshine duration in October is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

March, April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Chandalar?

In Chandalar, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in October
Chandalar, AK

Average temperature in October - Chandalar, AK
  • Average high temperature in October: 20.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (60.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 9.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-15.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Chandalar, AK

Average pressure in October - Chandalar, AK
  • Average pressure in October: 29.86"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Chandalar, AK

Average wind speed in October - Chandalar, AK
  • Average wind speed in October: 4.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and June (5.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Chandalar, AK

Average humidity in October - Chandalar, AK
  • Average humidity in October: 90%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (59%).

Average rainfall in October
Chandalar, AK

Average rainfall in October - Chandalar, AK
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in October
Chandalar, AK

Average rainfall days in October - Chandalar, AK
  • Average rainfall days in October: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Chandalar, AK

Average snowfall in October - Chandalar, AK
  • Average snowfall in October: 9.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (9.09").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.12").

Average snowfall days in October
Chandalar, AK

Average snowfall days in October - Chandalar, AK
  • Average snowfall days in October: 19.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.2 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is May (Average daylight: 18h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Chandalar, AK

Average sunshine days in October - Chandalar, AK
  • Average sunshine days in October: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Chandalar, AK

Average UV index in October - Chandalar, AK
  • Average UV index in October: 1

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Chandalar, AK

Average cloud cover in October - Chandalar, AK
  • Average cloud cover in October: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in October
Chandalar, AK

Average visibility in October - Chandalar, AK
  • Average visibility in October: 4mi

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

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