October weather forecast
Primrose, AK

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Primrose, Alaska, is another cold autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

In Primrose, the beginning of October is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from September's frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) to an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C). In Primrose, a slight decrease from the daytime peak is noted during the month of October, with an average low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Humidity

In Primrose, the average relative humidity in October is 87%.

Rainfall

In Primrose, in October, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 5.71" (145mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Primrose, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182.8 days and collects up to 46.1" (1171mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Primrose, during October, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Primrose, there are 116.2 snowfall days, and 116.38" (2956mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 10h and 4min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 7:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:20 am and sunset at 6:00 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Primrose, records 36.1°F (2.3°C), while the low-temperature is 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 87%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Primrose, during October, the rain falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.71" (145mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in October?

In October, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout October, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Primrose have in October?

In Primrose, the average day length in October is 10h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 7:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:20 am and sunset at 6:00 pm AKDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Primrose have in October?

In Primrose, the average sunshine duration in October is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

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
Primrose, AK

Average temperature in October - Primrose, AK
  • Average high temperature in October: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (58.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in October
Primrose, AK

Average pressure in October - Primrose, AK
  • Average pressure in October: 29.68"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.98"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.62"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Primrose, AK

Average wind speed in October - Primrose, AK
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (4.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Primrose, AK

Average humidity in October - Primrose, AK
  • Average humidity in October: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (78%).

Average rainfall in October
Primrose, AK

Average rainfall in October - Primrose, AK
  • Average rainfall in October: 5.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (6.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (2.2").

Average rainfall days in October
Primrose, AK

Average rainfall days in October - Primrose, AK
  • Average rainfall days in October: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Primrose, AK

Average snowfall in October - Primrose, AK
  • Average snowfall in October: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (24.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Primrose, AK

Average snowfall days in October - Primrose, AK
  • Average snowfall days in October: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (20.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Primrose, AK
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 5h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 4h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are May and July (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Primrose, AK

Average sunshine days in October - Primrose, AK
  • Average sunshine days in October: 8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (9.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (7 days).

Average UV index in October
Primrose, AK

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Primrose, AK

Average cloud cover in October - Primrose, AK
  • Average cloud cover in October: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 54).

Average visibility in October
Primrose, AK

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

The month with the highest visibility is June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).

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