October weather forecast
Situk, AK

October

Weather in October

October, like September, is another chilly autumn month in Situk, Alaska, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.6°F (5.9°C) and max 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of October, Situk experiences a modest decline in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) in September to a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C). Situk's average temperature during the nights of October is recorded at a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Situk is 74%.

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.1 days and accumulates 8.54" (217mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Situk are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Situk, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.2 days and aggregates up to 45.31" (1151mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Situk, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:37 am and sunset at 5:25 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

In Situk, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in October translates into these instructions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?
In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C) respectively.
What is the average humidity in October?
The average relative humidity in October in Situk is 74%.
What is the wettest month?
The month with the most rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 19.1 days and typically aggregates up to 8.54" (217mm) of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in October?
In Situk, during October, the rain falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.54" (217mm) of precipitation.
When does it start snowing?
October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.
What is the average length of the day in October?
In October, the average day length is 10h and 8min.
When are sunrise and sunset in October?
In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:37 am and sunset at 5:25 pm AKDT.
How long on average sun shines in October?
In October, the average sunshine duration is 4h.
How high is the UV index in October?
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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 - Situk, AK
Average temperature in October
Situk, AK
  • Average high temperature in October: 47.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (59.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (53.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

Average pressure in October - Situk, AK
Average pressure in October
Situk, AK
  • Average pressure in October: 29.78"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.02"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.69"Hg).

Average wind speed in October - Situk, AK
Average wind speed in October
Situk, AK
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity in October - Situk, AK
Average humidity in October
Situk, AK
  • Average humidity in October: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in October - Situk, AK
Average rainfall in October
Situk, AK
  • Average rainfall in October: 8.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (8.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (2.32").

Average rainfall days in October - Situk, AK
Average rainfall days in October
Situk, AK
  • Average rainfall days in October: 19.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in October - Situk, AK
Average snowfall in October
Situk, AK
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October - Situk, AK
Average snowfall days in October
Situk, AK
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October - Situk, AK
Average sunshine days in October
Situk, AK
  • Average sunshine days in October: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (10.3 days).

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October - Situk, AK
Average cloud cover in October
Situk, AK
  • Average cloud cover in October: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 55).

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

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

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