October weather forecast
Downs, KS

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another enjoyable autumn month in Downs, Kansas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 66.4°F (19.1°C) and an average low of 48°F (8.9°C).

Temperature

Downs's October weather is marked by a distinct drop in high-temperatures, declining from a warm 81.3°F (27.4°C) in September to a refreshing 66.4°F (19.1°C). Downs's temperature lowers to a mean of 48°F (8.9°C) during the nights in October.

Humidity

In Downs, the average relative humidity in October is 58%.

Rainfall

In Downs, during October, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 110.3 rainfall days, and 19.76" (502mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.6 snowfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 9min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 6:33 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 7.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

In Downs, 66.4°F (19.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 48°F (8.9°C) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Downs, the average relative humidity in October is 58%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout October, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Downs have in October?

In Downs, the average day length in October is 11h and 9min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 6:33 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Downs, Kansas, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.3h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Downs, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Downs, KS

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 48°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Downs, KS

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Downs, KS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Downs, KS

Average humidity in October - Downs, KS
  • Average humidity in October: 58%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (57%).

Average rainfall in October
Downs, KS

Average rainfall in October - Downs, KS
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in October
Downs, KS

Average rainfall days in October - Downs, KS
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Downs, KS

Average snowfall in October - Downs, KS
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Downs, KS

Average snowfall days in October - Downs, KS
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Downs, KS

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Downs, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Downs, KS

Average sunshine days in October - Downs, KS
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Downs, KS

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

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

Average cloud cover in October
Downs, KS

Average cloud cover in October - Downs, KS
  • Average cloud cover in October: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in October
Downs, KS

Average visibility in October - Downs, 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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