October weather forecast
Hill City, KS

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Hill City, Kansas, is another refreshing autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 47.3°F (8.5°C) and an average high of 66°F (18.9°C).

Temperature

As Hill City steps into October, a marked temperature drop is observed, with the average high-temperature reducing from September's moderately hot 81.5°F (27.5°C) to a refreshing 66°F (18.9°C). Hill City sees an average low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) during October.

Humidity

In Hill City, the average relative humidity in October is 55%.

Rainfall

In Hill City, in October, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hill City, there are 105.2 rainfall days, and 16.42" (417mm) 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 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Hill City, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.6 days and aggregates up to 10.67" (271mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Hill City, Kansas, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 9min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 7:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 6:38 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Hill City is 7.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in October transforms into this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hill City in October?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Hill City, is 66°F (18.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October in Hill City is 55%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Hill City, in October, during 7.7 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 7:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hill City, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 6:38 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Hill City, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.5h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Hill City, 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
Hill City, KS

Average temperature in October - Hill City, KS
  • Average high temperature in October: 66°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Hill City, KS

Average pressure in October - Hill City, KS
  • Average pressure in October: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Hill City, KS

Average wind speed in October - Hill City, KS
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in October
Hill City, KS

Average humidity in October - Hill City, KS
  • Average humidity in October: 55%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (53%).

Average rainfall in October
Hill City, KS

Average rainfall in October - Hill City, KS
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.55").

Average rainfall days in October
Hill City, KS

Average rainfall days in October - Hill City, KS
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Hill City, KS

Average snowfall in October - Hill City, KS
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Hill City, KS

Average snowfall days in October - Hill City, KS
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Hill City, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Hill City, KS

Average sunshine days in October - Hill City, KS
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and August (13.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Hill City, KS

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

Average cloud cover in October
Hill City, KS

Average cloud cover in October - Hill City, KS
  • Average cloud cover in October: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in October
Hill City, KS

Average visibility in October - Hill 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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