October weather forecast
Hopkinsville, KY

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Weather in October

October in Hopkinsville introduces the residents to more profound signs of the upcoming winter. The month sees a significant drop in temperature, harking back to the colder months of the year. October brings along a soft chill in the air, ever-increasing cloud cover, and 1.77" (45mm) of rainfall scattered over 10 days. This decrease in temperature from the previous month brings a palpable change in the city’s landscape as the leaves start changing hues. October's weather offers perfect conditions to indulge in autumn festivities and explore the scenic beauty of Hopkinsville.

Temperature

October's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a moderately hot 80.4°F (26.9°C) in September to a pleasant 68.7°F (20.4°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 50.4°F (10.2°C) during October nights.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 72%, October is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Hopkinsville, in October, during 10 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.9 rainfall days, and 26.38" (670mm) 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 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14 snowfall days, and 3.9" (99mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:32 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.9h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index 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: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during October morphs into the following directions:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hopkinsville in October?

In October, in Hopkinsville, the average high-temperature is 68.7°F (20.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 50.4°F (10.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 72%, October is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Hopkinsville, the average relative humidity in October is 72%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout October, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

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

How many hours of daylight does Hopkinsville have in October?

In Hopkinsville, the average day length in October is 11h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Hopkinsville have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Hopkinsville, KY

Average temperature in October - Hopkinsville, KY
  • Average high temperature in October: 68.7°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 (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 50.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Hopkinsville, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Hopkinsville, KY

Average wind speed in October - Hopkinsville, KY
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Hopkinsville, KY

Average humidity in October - Hopkinsville, KY
  • Average humidity in October: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March, May and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Hopkinsville, KY

Average rainfall in October - Hopkinsville, KY
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.5").

Average rainfall days in October
Hopkinsville, KY

Average rainfall days in October - Hopkinsville, KY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in October
Hopkinsville, KY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Hopkinsville, KY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Hopkinsville, KY

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Hopkinsville, KY
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Hopkinsville, KY

Average sunshine days in October - Hopkinsville, KY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Hopkinsville, KY

Average UV index in October - Hopkinsville, 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
Hopkinsville, KY

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Hopkinsville, KY

Average visibility in October - Hopkinsville, 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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