October weather forecast
Dunbar, KY

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another pleasant autumn month in Dunbar, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68.2°F (20.1°C) and 49.8°F (9.9°C).

Temperature

Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during October reduces from September's moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C) to an agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C). Dunbar reports a consistent average low-temperature of 49.8°F (9.9°C) throughout October nights.

Humidity

The least humid month in Dunbar, Kentucky, is October, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

In Dunbar, in October, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.2 rainfall days, and 29.88" (759mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Dunbar. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Dunbar, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.9 days and aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Dunbar, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of October in Dunbar, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Dunbar is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during October leads to these advisories:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. 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. Consider this! The reflection from snow 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 Dunbar?

The high-temperature, in October, in Dunbar, is 68.2°F (20.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 49.8°F (9.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the least humid month in Dunbar?

The least humid month in Dunbar is October, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

What is the average humidity in October in Dunbar?

The average relative humidity in October in Dunbar, Kentucky, is 73%.

How much does it rain in Dunbar in October?

In Dunbar, in October, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Dunbar?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dunbar have in October?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Dunbar?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Dunbar?

In Dunbar, the average sunshine duration in October is 7h.

How high is the UV index in October in Dunbar?

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

Average temperature in October - Dunbar, KY
  • Average high temperature in October: 68.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 49.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Dunbar, KY

Average pressure in October - Dunbar, KY
  • Average pressure in October: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Dunbar, KY

Average wind speed in October - Dunbar, KY
  • Average wind speed in October: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5mph).

Average humidity in October
Dunbar, KY

Average humidity in October - Dunbar, KY
  • Average humidity in October: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Dunbar, KY

Average rainfall in October - Dunbar, KY
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in October
Dunbar, KY

Average rainfall days in October - Dunbar, KY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Dunbar, KY

Average snowfall in October - Dunbar, KY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Dunbar, KY

Average snowfall days in October - Dunbar, KY
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days

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

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

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Dunbar, KY

Average sunshine days in October - Dunbar, KY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Dunbar, KY

Average UV index in October - Dunbar, 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
Dunbar, KY

Average cloud cover in October - Dunbar, KY
  • Average cloud cover in October: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Dunbar, KY

Average visibility in October - Dunbar, KY
  • 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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