October weather forecast
Ridgeway, AK

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is an icy autumn month in Ridgeway, Alaska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and an average low of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Temperature

Ridgeway observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of October, falling from September's fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C). Ridgeway's nocturnal October readings average at 35.4°F (1.9°C), showing little variation from the daytime temperatures.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Ridgeway, in October, it is raining for 16.7 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.2 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In October, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout October, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 74.6 snowfall days, and 37.32" (948mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 2min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 7:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 9:28 am and sunset at 6:07 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

In Ridgeway, the average sunshine in October is 5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is October?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Ridgeway, is 42.3°F (5.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 35.4°F (1.9°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 80%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 16.7 days. Throughout October, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in October?

In Ridgeway, during October, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Ridgeway, the average day length in October is 10h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 7:34 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ridgeway, sunrise is at 9:28 am and sunset at 6:07 pm AKDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Ridgeway?

In Ridgeway, the average sunshine duration in October is 5h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Ridgeway, AK

Average temperature in October - Ridgeway, AK
  • Average high temperature in October: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (65.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 35.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Ridgeway, AK

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (29.96"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (29.64"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Ridgeway, AK

Average wind speed in October - Ridgeway, AK
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Ridgeway, AK

Average humidity in October - Ridgeway, AK
  • Average humidity in October: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (65%).

Average rainfall in October
Ridgeway, AK

Average rainfall in October - Ridgeway, AK
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.1").

Average rainfall days in October
Ridgeway, AK

Average rainfall days in October - Ridgeway, AK
  • Average rainfall days in October: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Ridgeway, AK

Average snowfall in October - Ridgeway, AK
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Ridgeway, AK

Average snowfall days in October - Ridgeway, AK
  • Average snowfall days in October: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Ridgeway, AK
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 0min

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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Ridgeway, AK

Average sunshine days in October - Ridgeway, AK
  • Average sunshine days in October: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Ridgeway, AK

Average UV index in October - Ridgeway, AK
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Ridgeway, AK

Average cloud cover in October - Ridgeway, AK
  • Average cloud cover in October: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in October
Ridgeway, AK

Average visibility in October - Ridgeway, AK
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and March (4mi).

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