October weather forecast
Alexandria, KY

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Weather in October

As October arrives in Alexandria, it brings significant temperature drops down to 64.9°F (18.3°C). The change weather from September to October is marked by the onset of the cool autumn breeze and the gradual decline in daylight hours. The landscape embellished in fall colours begins to lose its vibrancy towards the end of the month, preparing for the winter season. The crisp morning air and increasingly cool evenings encourage the laying of cosy fires, blanket throws, and warm drinks.

Temperature

Welcoming October, Alexandria observes a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from September's warm 77.9°F (25.5°C) to an enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C). Throughout October, an average low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) is expected.

Humidity

In Alexandria, the average relative humidity in October is 75%.

Rainfall

In Alexandria, in October, during 10.8 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Alexandria, Kentucky, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.2 days and collects up to 26.46" (672mm) 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 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.8 snowfall days, and 9.13" (232mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 7:19 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 6:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.6h.

UV index

In Alexandria, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in October transforms into this advice:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

In Alexandria, 64.9°F (18.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 47.3°F (8.5°C) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Alexandria, the average relative humidity in October is 75%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Alexandria, in October, during 10.8 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 7:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 6:37 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

How high is the UV index in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Alexandria is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Alexandria, KY

Average temperature in October - Alexandria, KY
  • Average high temperature in October: 64.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Alexandria, KY

Average pressure in October - Alexandria, KY
  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Alexandria, KY

Average wind speed in October - Alexandria, KY
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in October
Alexandria, KY

Average humidity in October - Alexandria, KY
  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Alexandria, KY

Average rainfall in October - Alexandria, KY
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in October
Alexandria, KY

Average rainfall days in October - Alexandria, KY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Alexandria, KY

Average snowfall in October - Alexandria, KY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Alexandria, KY

Average snowfall days in October - Alexandria, KY
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Alexandria, KY

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Alexandria, KY
  • 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Alexandria, KY

Average sunshine days in October - Alexandria, KY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Alexandria, KY

Average UV index in October - Alexandria, KY
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Alexandria, KY

Average cloud cover in October - Alexandria, KY
  • Average cloud cover in October: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Alexandria, KY

Average visibility in October - Alexandria, KY
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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