October weather forecast
Jenkins, KY

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Jenkins, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 65.3°F (18.5°C) and an average low of 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Temperature

Jenkins in October experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a moderately hot 77.5°F (25.3°C) in September to a comfortable 65.3°F (18.5°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 45.9°F (7.7°C) in October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout October, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Jenkins, during the entire year, the rain falls for 201.6 days and collects up to 40.75" (1035mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 1.02" (26mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.1 snowfall days, and 24.8" (630mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Jenkins, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:33 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in October transforms into the following instructions:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

During October, Jenkins experiences an average high-temperature of 65.3°F (18.5°C) and a low-temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Jenkins, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Jenkins, in October, during 14.5 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Jenkins?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:33 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

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

What is the UV index reading in October?

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

Average temperature in October - Jenkins, KY
  • Average high temperature in October: 65.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Jenkins, KY

Average pressure in October - Jenkins, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Jenkins, KY

Average wind speed in October - Jenkins, KY
  • Average wind speed in October: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Jenkins, KY

Average humidity in October - Jenkins, KY
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Jenkins, KY

Average rainfall in October - Jenkins, KY
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").

Average rainfall days in October
Jenkins, KY

Average rainfall days in October - Jenkins, KY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Jenkins, KY

Average snowfall in October - Jenkins, KY
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Jenkins, KY

Average snowfall days in October - Jenkins, KY
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Jenkins, 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: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Jenkins, KY

Average sunshine days in October - Jenkins, KY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Jenkins, KY

Average UV index in October - Jenkins, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Jenkins, KY

Average cloud cover in October - Jenkins, KY
  • Average cloud cover in October: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in October
Jenkins, KY

Average visibility in October - Jenkins, 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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