October weather forecast
Newton, KS

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Weather in October

October continues the trend of cooling weather in Newton. Residents start preparing for the incoming winter as the warmth of summer becomes a distant memory. The climate in this month is considerably cooler, signaled by a significant drop in the nighttime temperature. The duration of daylight also sees a further fall. Despite these changes, the sunny clear skies offer plenty of beautiful fall days to enjoy.

Temperature

Newton's progression into October involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a warm 81.1°F (27.3°C) in September to a comfortable 67.1°F (19.5°C). Newton, during the month of October, experiences an average low-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Humidity

July and October, with an average relative humidity of 63%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout October, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Newton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108.6 days and collects up to 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.2 snowfall days, and 5.39" (137mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:31 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.9h.

UV index

In Newton, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In October, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

Newton in October has an average high-temperature of 67.1°F (19.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the least humid months?

July and October, with an average relative humidity of 63%, are the least humid months in Newton.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 63%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Newton, during October, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:31 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Newton is 6.9h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Newton, KS

Average temperature in October - Newton, KS
  • Average high temperature in October: 67.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 49.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Newton, KS

Average pressure in October - Newton, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Newton, KS

Average wind speed in October - Newton, KS
  • Average wind speed in October: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).

Average humidity in October
Newton, KS

Average humidity in October - Newton, KS
  • Average humidity in October: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and October (63%).

Average rainfall in October
Newton, KS

Average rainfall in October - Newton, KS
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in October
Newton, KS

Average rainfall days in October - Newton, KS
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Newton, KS

Average snowfall in October - Newton, KS
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Newton, KS

Average snowfall days in October - Newton, KS
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Newton, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in October
Newton, KS

Average sunshine days in October - Newton, KS
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Newton, KS

Average UV index in October - Newton, 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
Newton, KS

Average cloud cover in October - Newton, KS
  • Average cloud cover in October: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in October
Newton, KS

Average visibility in October - Newton, 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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