Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
The start of October involves a temperature drop, moving from a frosty 48.2°F (9°C) in September to a wintry 39°F (3.9°C). Douglas, in October, logs an average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C), a subtle step down from daytime readings.Humidity
In Douglas, the average relative humidity in October is 88%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 20 days and typically aggregates up to 9.88" (251mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 5.8 snowfall days, it receives 9.29" (236mm) of snow. In Douglas, during the entire year, snow falls for 126.6 days and aggregates up to 290.12" (7369mm) of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 13min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:09 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
In Douglas, the average sunshine in October is 3.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in October
Douglas, AK
- Average high temperature in October: 39°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (55.8°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (25.7°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (45.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.1°F).
Average pressure in October
Douglas, AK
- Average pressure in October: 29.86"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.8"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Douglas, AK
- Average wind speed in October: 5.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (3.7mph).
Average humidity in October
Douglas, AK
- Average humidity in October: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (86%).
Average rainfall in October
Douglas, AK
- Average rainfall in October: 9.88"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (9.88").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (4.13").
Average rainfall days in October
Douglas, AK
- Average rainfall days in October: 20 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in October
Douglas, AK
- Average snowfall in October: 9.29"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (62.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Douglas, AK
- Average snowfall days in October: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Douglas, AK
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in October: 3h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in October
Douglas, AK
- Average sunshine days in October: 7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (10 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (6.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Douglas, AK
- Average UV index in October: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Douglas, AK
- Average cloud cover in October: 69
The months with the most cloud cover are January and November (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 61).
Average visibility in October
Douglas, AK
- Average visibility in October: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (4mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (4mi).
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