October weather forecast
Cottonwood Falls, KS

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 49.3°F (9.6°C) and 66.4°F (19.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of October entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a warm 79.5°F (26.4°C) in September to a refreshing 66.4°F (19.1°C). Throughout the month of October, Cottonwood Falls expects an average low of 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 66%, October is the least humid month in Cottonwood Falls.

Rainfall

In Cottonwood Falls, in October, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cottonwood Falls, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.6 days and collects up to 28.03" (712mm) 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 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Cottonwood Falls, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.8 days and aggregates up to 7.6" (193mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 11min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 6:27 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.7h.

UV index

In Cottonwood Falls, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Cottonwood Falls, records 66.4°F (19.1°C), while the low-temperature is 49.3°F (9.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the least humid month?

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 66%.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 66%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Cottonwood Falls, during October, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

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 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Cottonwood Falls?

In Cottonwood Falls, the average day length in October is 11h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October in Cottonwood Falls, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 6:27 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.7h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average temperature in October - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average high temperature in October: 66.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 49.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average pressure in October - Cottonwood Falls, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average wind speed in October - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average humidity in October - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average humidity in October: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in October
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average rainfall in October - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in October
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average rainfall days in October - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average snowfall in October - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average snowfall days in October - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Cottonwood Falls, KS

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average sunshine days in October - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average UV index in October - Cottonwood Falls, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average cloud cover in October - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average cloud cover in October: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in October
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average visibility in October - Cottonwood Falls, 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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