October weather forecast
Ghent, KY

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Ghent, Kentucky, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 65.5°F (18.6°C) and min 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Temperature

The move into October indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from September's warm 78.3°F (25.7°C) to a comfortable 65.5°F (18.6°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 47.1°F (8.4°C) during October.

Humidity

September and October, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Ghent, during October, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. In Ghent, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.7 days and collects up to 26.46" (672mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Ghent, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 7:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 6:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In October, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Ghent, is 65.5°F (18.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 47.1°F (8.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity are September and October, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 75%.

How many days does it rain in October in Ghent?

In Ghent, in October, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in October?

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

How many hours of daylight does Ghent have in October?

In Ghent, the average day length in October is 11h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 7:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 6:40 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ghent have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading 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
Ghent, KY

Average temperature in October - Ghent, KY
  • Average high temperature in October: 65.5°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 (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Ghent, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Ghent, KY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Ghent, KY

Average humidity in October - Ghent, 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 September and October (75%).

Average rainfall in October
Ghent, KY

Average rainfall in October - Ghent, KY
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in October
Ghent, KY

Average rainfall days in October - Ghent, KY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Ghent, KY

Average snowfall in October - Ghent, KY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Ghent, KY

Average snowfall days in October - Ghent, KY
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 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
Ghent, KY

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Ghent, 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 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: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Ghent, KY

Average sunshine days in October - Ghent, KY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Ghent, KY

Average UV index in October - Ghent, 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
Ghent, KY

Average cloud cover in October - Ghent, KY
  • Average cloud cover in October: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Ghent, KY

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

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

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