October weather forecast
Kona, KY

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Kona, Kentucky, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 46°F (7.8°C) and 65.5°F (18.6°C).

Temperature

With October's arrival, Kona's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a moderately hot 77.2°F (25.1°C) in September to a refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C). During the nights in October, Kona observes an average low-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C).

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. Throughout the year, there are 195.8 rainfall days, and 40.35" (1025mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.6 snowfall days, and 19.29" (490mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Kona 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 7:55 am and sunset at 6:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Kona, the average sunshine in October 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 health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Kona, is 65.5°F (18.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 46°F (7.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in October?

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

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Kona?

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 7:55 am and sunset at 6:34 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

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

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Kona, 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in October
Kona, KY

Average temperature in October - Kona, KY
  • Average high temperature in October: 65.5°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 (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Kona, KY

Average pressure in October - Kona, 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
Kona, KY

Average wind speed in October - Kona, 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
Kona, KY

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

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

Average rainfall in October
Kona, KY

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").

Average rainfall days in October
Kona, KY

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

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Kona, KY

Average snowfall in October - Kona, KY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Kona, KY

Average snowfall days in October - Kona, KY
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Kona, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Kona, KY

Average sunshine days in October - Kona, KY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8 days).

Average UV index in October
Kona, KY

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June 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
Kona, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in October
Kona, KY

Average visibility in October - Kona, 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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