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
Fort Defiance's weather in October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from September's moderately hot 73.4°F (23°C) to a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C). Fort Defiance witnesses an average low-temperature of 41.7°F (5.4°C) throughout the month of October.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 44%.Rainfall
In Fort Defiance, Arizona, in October, during 6.6 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fort Defiance, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.1 days and collects up to 12.72" (323mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.7 snowfall days, and 22.44" (570mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 16min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 6:21 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 7.4h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In October, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in October?
How many days does it rain in October?
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How many hours of daylight does Fort Defiance have in October?
What time are sunrise and sunset in October?
How long on average sun shines in October?
What is the UV index reading in October?
Average temperature in October
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average high temperature in October: 61.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 41.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in October
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average wind speed in October: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in October
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average humidity in October: 44%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (24%).
Average rainfall in October
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average rainfall in October: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.39").
Average rainfall days in October
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average rainfall days in October: 6.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.1 days).
Average snowfall in October
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average snowfall in October: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in October: 7h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in October
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average sunshine days in October: 22.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.7 days).
Average UV index in October
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average cloud cover in October: 12
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in October
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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