October weather forecast
Riverton, KS

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another pleasant autumn month in Riverton, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between max 68.4°F (20.2°C) and min 50.4°F (10.2°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature decreases in October, shifting from a moderately hot 80.4°F (26.9°C) in September to a pleasant 68.4°F (20.2°C). In October, Riverton experiences a temperature dip to an average of 50.4°F (10.2°C) at night.

Humidity

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout October, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 139.2 rainfall days, and 30" (762mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Riverton, snow does not fall in April, June through October.

Daylight

In Riverton, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:01 pm. On the last day of October, in Riverton, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Riverton, Kansas, is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Riverton is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during October translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Riverton?

Riverton in October has an average high-temperature of 68.4°F (20.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 50.4°F (10.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the least humid month in Riverton?

The least humid month in Riverton is October, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

What is the average humidity in October in Riverton?

In Riverton, Kansas, the average relative humidity in October is 70%.

How much does it rain in Riverton in October?

In Riverton, during October, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Riverton?

April, June through October are months without snowfall in Riverton, Kansas.

Does it snow in Riverton in October?

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

How many hours of daylight does Riverton have in October?

In October, the average day length in Riverton, Kansas, is 11h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Riverton?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Riverton have in October?

In Riverton, Kansas, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in October in Riverton?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Riverton, Kansas, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Riverton, KS

Average temperature in October - Riverton, KS
  • Average high temperature in October: 68.4°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: 50.4°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 (27.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Riverton, KS

Average pressure in October - Riverton, KS
  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Riverton, KS

Average wind speed in October - Riverton, KS
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in October
Riverton, KS

Average humidity in October - Riverton, KS
  • Average humidity in October: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in October
Riverton, KS

Average rainfall in October - Riverton, KS
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.42").

Average rainfall days in October
Riverton, KS

Average rainfall days in October - Riverton, KS
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Riverton, KS

Average snowfall in October - Riverton, KS
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Riverton, KS

Average snowfall days in October - Riverton, KS
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Riverton, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Riverton, KS

Average sunshine days in October - Riverton, KS
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Riverton, KS

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

Average cloud cover in October
Riverton, KS

Average cloud cover in October - Riverton, KS
  • Average cloud cover in October: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in October
Riverton, KS

Average visibility in October - Riverton, 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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