October weather forecast
Cherokee, KY

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Cherokee, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 47.5°F (8.6°C) and 66.4°F (19.1°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of October, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C) in September to a refreshing 66.4°F (19.1°C). Throughout October, Cherokee encounters an average temperature drop to a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 76%.

Rainfall

In Cherokee, during October, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176.7 rainfall days, and 33.82" (859mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Cherokee, there are 33.2 snowfall days, and 13.35" (339mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Cherokee, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 12min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Cherokee, the average sunshine in October is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During October, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Cherokee, is 66.4°F (19.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 47.5°F (8.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 76%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, in Cherokee, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout October, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Cherokee?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Cherokee, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In Cherokee, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Cherokee, KY

Average temperature in October - Cherokee, KY
  • Average high temperature in October: 66.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Cherokee, KY

Average pressure in October - Cherokee, KY
  • Average pressure in October: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Cherokee, KY

Average wind speed in October - Cherokee, KY
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in October
Cherokee, KY

Average humidity in October - Cherokee, KY
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Cherokee, KY

Average rainfall in October - Cherokee, KY
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in October
Cherokee, KY

Average rainfall days in October - Cherokee, KY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Cherokee, KY

Average snowfall in October - Cherokee, KY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Cherokee, KY

Average snowfall days in October - Cherokee, KY
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Cherokee, KY

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Cherokee, KY
  • 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Cherokee, KY

Average sunshine days in October - Cherokee, KY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Cherokee, KY

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

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

Average cloud cover in October
Cherokee, KY

Average cloud cover in October - Cherokee, KY
  • Average cloud cover in October: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Cherokee, KY

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

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

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