October weather forecast
Kensington, KS

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another enjoyable autumn month in Kensington, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between min 46.8°F (8.2°C) and max 65.1°F (18.4°C).

Temperature

Kensington's weather undergoes a significant change with the arrival of October, as the average high-temperature drops from a warm 80.2°F (26.8°C) in September to a comfortable 65.1°F (18.4°C). During the nights in October, Kensington observes an average low-temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Humidity

July and October, with an average relative humidity of 59%, are the least humid months in Kensington.

Rainfall

In Kensington, in October, during 8.5 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kensington, there are 105.1 rainfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kensington, Kansas, are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Kensington, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.3 days and aggregates up to 9.33" (237mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 8min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 6:34 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Kensington, the average sunshine in October is 7.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Kensington, Kansas, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Kensington?

In Kensington, 65.1°F (18.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 46.8°F (8.2°C) is the average low-temperature during October. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the least humid month in Kensington?

The months with the lowest humidity in Kensington, Kansas, are July and October, with an average relative humidity of 59%.

What is the average humidity in October in Kensington?

In Kensington, the average relative humidity in October is 59%.

How much does it rain in Kensington in October?

In October, in Kensington, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout October, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Kensington?

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

How many hours of daylight does Kensington have in October?

In Kensington, Kansas, the average day length in October is 11h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Kensington?

On the first day of October in Kensington, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 6:34 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Kensington have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Kensington is 7.2h.

How high is the UV index in October in Kensington?

In Kensington, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Kensington, KS

Average temperature in October - Kensington, KS
  • Average high temperature in October: 65.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Kensington, KS

Average pressure in October - Kensington, 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
Kensington, KS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Kensington, KS

Average humidity in October - Kensington, KS
  • Average humidity in October: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (71%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and October (59%).

Average rainfall in October
Kensington, KS

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in October
Kensington, KS

Average rainfall days in October - Kensington, KS
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Kensington, KS

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

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

Average snowfall days in October
Kensington, KS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Kensington, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Kensington, KS

Average sunshine days in October - Kensington, KS
  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Kensington, KS

Average UV index in October - Kensington, 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
Kensington, KS

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 37).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in October
Kensington, KS

Average visibility in October - Kensington, 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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