October weather forecast
Drift, KY

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Drift, Kentucky, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 66.9°F (19.4°C) and min 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Temperature

Setting in of October comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C) in September to a comfortable 66.9°F (19.4°C). Drift usually reports an average low-temperature of 47.1°F (8.4°C) during the month of October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Drift is 76%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout October, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Drift, Kentucky, there are 181.3 rainfall days, and 34.02" (864mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Drift. October is the first month it typically snows in Drift. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Drift, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.4 days and aggregates up to 15.24" (387mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Drift, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of October in Drift, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:33 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.3h.

UV index

In Drift, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during October leads to these instructions:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Drift?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Drift, is 66.9°F (19.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 47.1°F (8.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Drift?

In Drift, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in October is 76%.

How many days does it rain in October in Drift?

In Drift, Kentucky, in October, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Drift?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Drift have in October?

In Drift, Kentucky, the average day length in October is 11h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Drift?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Drift, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 6:33 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Drift?

The average sunshine duration in October in Drift, Kentucky, is 6.3h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Drift?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Drift is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Drift, KY

Average temperature in October - Drift, KY
  • Average high temperature in October: 66.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in October
Drift, KY

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

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

Average wind speed in October
Drift, KY

Average wind speed in October - Drift, KY
  • Average wind speed in October: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Drift, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Drift, KY

Average rainfall in October - Drift, KY
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in October
Drift, KY

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Drift, KY

Average snowfall in October - Drift, KY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Drift, KY

Average snowfall days in October - Drift, KY
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Drift, KY
  • 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: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Drift, KY

Average sunshine days in October - Drift, KY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Drift, KY

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

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Drift, KY

Average cloud cover in October - Drift, 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 32).

Average visibility in October
Drift, KY

Average visibility in October - Drift, KY
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

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

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