October weather forecast
Preston, KS

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another pleasant autumn month in Preston, Kansas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 68°F (20°C) and an average low of 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

October brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from September's warm 81.9°F (27.7°C) to a pleasant 68°F (20°C). The average temperature drops to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) during the night in the month of October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 60%.

Rainfall

In Preston, in October, during 8.5 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Preston, Kansas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.1 days and collects up to 20.08" (510mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Preston. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Preston, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.3 days and aggregates up to 6.1" (155mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Preston is 11h and 12min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 6:36 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Preston, the average sunshine in October is 7.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Preston is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in October transforms into this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Preston?

In Preston, 68°F (20°C) is the average high-temperature and 49.1°F (9.5°C) is the average low-temperature during October. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Preston?

In October, the average relative humidity in Preston, Kansas, is 60%.

How much does it rain in Preston in October?

In Preston, in October, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Preston?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Preston?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Preston?

On the first day of October in Preston, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 6:36 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Preston?

The average sunshine duration in October in Preston, Kansas, is 7.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Preston?

In Preston, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Preston, KS

Average temperature in October - Preston, KS
  • Average high temperature in October: 68°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 49.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Preston, KS

Average pressure in October - Preston, 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
Preston, KS

Average wind speed in October - Preston, KS
  • Average wind speed in October: 11.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in October
Preston, KS

Average humidity in October - Preston, KS
  • Average humidity in October: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (57%).

Average rainfall in October
Preston, KS

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in October
Preston, KS

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Preston, KS

Average snowfall in October - Preston, KS
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Preston, KS

Average snowfall days in October - Preston, KS
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 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 and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Preston, 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: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Preston, KS

Average sunshine days in October - Preston, KS
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Preston, KS

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

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

Average cloud cover in October
Preston, KS

Average cloud cover in October - Preston, KS
  • Average cloud cover in October: 24

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 34).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in October
Preston, KS

Average visibility in October - Preston, 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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