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 arrival of October corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from September's wintry 39.9°F (4.4°C) to a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C). During the October nights, Wainwright's temperature maintains an average close to the daytime highs, settling at a still freezing cold 25°F (-3.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 84%.Rainfall
In Wainwright, Alaska, in October, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 66.3 rainfall days, and 7.99" (203mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through December. The month with the most snowfall is October, when snow falls for 15.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 8h and 43min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 9:01 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 11:18 am and sunset at 5:29 pm AKDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 2.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in October translates into this advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in October
Wainwright, AK
- Average high temperature in October: 29.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (49.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 25°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (40.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-10.3°F).
Average pressure in October
Wainwright, AK
- Average pressure in October: 29.88"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Wainwright, AK
- Average wind speed in October: 14.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (10.7mph).
Average humidity in October
Wainwright, AK
- Average humidity in October: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (77%).
Average rainfall in October
Wainwright, AK
- Average rainfall in October: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").
Average rainfall days in October
Wainwright, AK
- Average rainfall days in October: 5.1 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.7 days).
Average snowfall in October
Wainwright, AK
- Average snowfall in October: 3.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is October (3.43").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.08").
Average snowfall days in October
Wainwright, AK
- Average snowfall days in October: 15.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (18.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.9 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Wainwright, AK
- Average daylight in October: 8h and 4min
The month with the longest days is August (Average daylight: 18h and 24min).
The months with the shortest days are June and December (Average daylight: 0h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in October: 2h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are July and December (Average sunshine: 0h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in October
Wainwright, AK
- Average sunshine days in October: 9.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (9.6 days).
Average UV index in October
Wainwright, AK
- Average UV index in October: 1
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Wainwright, AK
- Average cloud cover in October: 75
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 84).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).
Average visibility in October
Wainwright, AK
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (4mi).
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