October weather forecast
Abilene, KS

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Abilene, Kansas, is another enjoyable autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average high of 66.2°F (19°C).

Temperature

Abilene's transition into October is marked by a clear drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a moderately hot 81.1°F (27.3°C) in September to a refreshing 66.2°F (19°C). October brings an average low-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) to Abilene.

Humidity

July and October, with an average relative humidity of 63%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Abilene, in October, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Abilene, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.5 days and collects up to 18.58" (472mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.1 snowfall days, and 7.2" (183mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:29 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Abilene is 6.9h.

UV index

In Abilene, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in October leads to these guidelines:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

In October, in Abilene, the average high-temperature is 66.2°F (19°C), and the average low-temperature is 48.7°F (9.3°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity are July and October, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Abilene, the average relative humidity in October is 63%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout October, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:29 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Abilene have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

How high is the UV index in October in Abilene?

In Abilene, Kansas, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Abilene, KS

Average temperature in October - Abilene, KS
  • Average high temperature in October: 66.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 48.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Abilene, KS

Average pressure in October - Abilene, KS
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Abilene, KS

Average wind speed in October - Abilene, KS
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Abilene, KS

Average humidity in October - Abilene, KS
  • Average humidity in October: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and October (63%).

Average rainfall in October
Abilene, KS

Average rainfall in October - Abilene, KS
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in October
Abilene, KS

Average rainfall days in October - Abilene, KS
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Abilene, KS

Average snowfall in October - Abilene, KS
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Abilene, KS

Average snowfall days in October - Abilene, KS
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 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
Abilene, KS

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Abilene, KS
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Abilene, KS

Average sunshine days in October - Abilene, KS
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Abilene, KS

Average UV index in October - Abilene, KS
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Abilene, KS

Average cloud cover in October - Abilene, KS
  • Average cloud cover in October: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in October
Abilene, KS

Average visibility in October - Abilene, KS
  • 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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