October weather forecast
Elk City, KS

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Elk City, Kansas, is an agreeable autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 68.2°F (20.1°C) and an average low of 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Temperature

October indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from September's moderately hot 80.6°F (27°C) to a pleasant 68.2°F (20.1°C). During the month of October, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Humidity

January and October, with an average relative humidity of 69%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Elk City, in October, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135 rainfall days, and 28.35" (720mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Elk City, Kansas.

Daylight

In Elk City, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:26 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

In Elk City, 68.2°F (20.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 50.9°F (10.5°C) is the average low-temperature during October. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the least humid month?

January and October, with an average relative humidity of 69%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 69%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Elk City, during October, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in October?

In Elk City, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Elk City?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 6:26 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Elk City have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. 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
Elk City, KS

Average temperature in October - Elk City, KS
  • Average high temperature in October: 68.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 50.9°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 (27.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Elk City, KS

Average pressure in October - Elk City, KS
  • Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Elk City, KS

Average wind speed in October - Elk City, KS
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Elk City, KS

Average humidity in October - Elk City, KS
  • Average humidity in October: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and October (69%).

Average rainfall in October
Elk City, KS

Average rainfall in October - Elk City, KS
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.24").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.98").

Average rainfall days in October
Elk City, KS

Average rainfall days in October - Elk City, KS
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Elk City, KS

Average snowfall in October - Elk City, KS
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Elk City, KS

Average snowfall days in October - Elk City, KS
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Elk City, KS

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Elk City, KS

Average sunshine days in October - Elk City, KS
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13 days).

Average UV index in October
Elk City, KS

Average UV index in October - Elk City, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Elk City, KS

Average cloud cover in October - Elk City, KS
  • Average cloud cover in October: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in October
Elk City, KS

Average visibility in October - Elk City, 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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