October weather forecast
Hughes, AK

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Weather in October

October, like September, is a freezing cold autumn month in Hughes, Alaska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C).

Temperature

October brings a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in September to a subzero cold 28°F (-2.2°C). Hughes observes a slightly reduced average nighttime temperature of 19.9°F (-6.7°C) during October.

Humidity

In Hughes, the average relative humidity in October is 88%.

Rainfall

In Hughes, in October, during 4.6 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hughes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 80.4 days and collects up to 13.43" (341mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In Hughes, in October, during 10.9 snowfall days, 5.28" (134mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 113.1 snowfall days, and 53.5" (1359mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:12 am and sunset at 5:48 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 3.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, September 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: During October, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is October in Hughes?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Hughes, is 28°F (-2.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Hughes, Alaska, in October, during 4.6 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in October?

In Hughes, Alaska, in October, snow falls for 10.9 days, with typically accumulated 5.28" (134mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Hughes, the average day length in October is 9h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Hughes?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 8:31 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 10:12 am and sunset at 5:48 pm AKDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Hughes have in October?

In Hughes, the average sunshine duration in October is 3.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Hughes, AK

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 19.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Hughes, AK

Average pressure in October - Hughes, AK
  • Average pressure in October: 29.81"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (29.98"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.78"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Hughes, AK

Average wind speed in October - Hughes, AK
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5mph).

Average humidity in October
Hughes, AK

Average humidity in October - Hughes, AK
  • Average humidity in October: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and April (96%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (57%).

Average rainfall in October
Hughes, AK

Average rainfall in October - Hughes, AK
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in October
Hughes, AK

Average rainfall days in October - Hughes, AK
  • Average rainfall days in October: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Hughes, AK

Average snowfall in October - Hughes, AK
  • Average snowfall in October: 5.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.54").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Hughes, AK

Average snowfall days in October - Hughes, AK
  • Average snowfall days in October: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (17.9 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Hughes, AK
  • Average daylight in October: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is July (Average daylight: 20h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 3h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 0h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Hughes, AK

Average sunshine days in October - Hughes, AK
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Hughes, AK

Average UV index in October - Hughes, 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, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Hughes, AK

Average cloud cover in October - Hughes, AK
  • Average cloud cover in October: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 46).

Average visibility in October
Hughes, AK

Average visibility in October - Hughes, 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 and April (2mi).

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