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 shift into October is marked by a noticeable reduction in the average high-temperature, decreasing from September's frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) to a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C). Galena, in October, logs an average low-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C), a subtle step down from daytime readings.Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 84%.Rainfall
In Galena, in October, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 116.7 rainfall days, and 14.8" (376mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Galena, during October, snow falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow. In Galena, during the entire year, snow falls for 115.2 days and aggregates up to 43.07" (1094mm) of snow.Daylight
In Galena, Alaska, the average length of the day in October is 9h and 37min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:40 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 10:14 am and sunset at 6:08 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 4.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during October translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Average temperature in October
Galena, AK
- Average high temperature in October: 32.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (67.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 24.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.5°F).
Average pressure in October
Galena, AK
- Average pressure in October: 29.76"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.93"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and October (29.76"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Galena, AK
- Average wind speed in October: 5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.6mph).
Average humidity in October
Galena, AK
- Average humidity in October: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (59%).
Average rainfall in October
Galena, AK
- Average rainfall in October: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in October
Galena, AK
- Average rainfall days in October: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Galena, AK
- Average snowfall in October: 3.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Galena, AK
- Average snowfall days in October: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (20.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Galena, AK
- Average daylight in October: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 21h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 4h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in October: 4h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in October
Galena, AK
- Average sunshine days in October: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (6.5 days).
Average UV index in October
Galena, AK
- Average UV index in October: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Galena, AK
- Average cloud cover in October: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).
Average visibility in October
Galena, AK
- Average visibility in October: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are June and July (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (2mi).
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