October weather forecast
Swifton, AR

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another pleasant autumn month in Swifton, Arkansas, with an average temperature varying between 71.2°F (21.8°C) and 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

October involves a decrease in temperature, down from a warm 82.2°F (27.9°C) in September to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 52.9°F (11.6°C) in October.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 68%, October is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Swifton, in October, during 10.7 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Swifton, Arkansas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.8 days and collects up to 38.66" (982mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Swifton, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.7 days and aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Swifton, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.3h.

UV index

In Swifton, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 4 in October transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 71.2°F (21.8°C) and a low-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month?

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 68%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Swifton, in October, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Swifton, Arkansas, the average day length in October is 11h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Swifton?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Swifton, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Swifton have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Swifton is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In Swifton, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Swifton, AR

Average temperature in October - Swifton, AR
  • Average high temperature in October: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 52.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32°F).

Average pressure in October
Swifton, AR

Average pressure in October - Swifton, AR
  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Swifton, AR

Average wind speed in October - Swifton, AR
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in October
Swifton, AR

Average humidity in October - Swifton, AR
  • Average humidity in October: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in October
Swifton, AR

Average rainfall in October - Swifton, AR
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").

Average rainfall days in October
Swifton, AR

Average rainfall days in October - Swifton, AR
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Swifton, AR

Average snowfall in October - Swifton, AR
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Swifton, AR

Average snowfall days in October - Swifton, AR
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Swifton, AR

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Swifton, AR
  • 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: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Swifton, AR

Average sunshine days in October - Swifton, AR
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in October
Swifton, AR

Average UV index in October - Swifton, AR
  • Average UV index in October: 4

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Swifton, AR

Average cloud cover in October - Swifton, AR
  • Average cloud cover in October: 28

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in October
Swifton, AR

Average visibility in October - Swifton, AR
  • 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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