Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
The commencement of October involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C) in September to a comfortable 65.7°F (18.7°C). During October, Lexington observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 76%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout October, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 172.1 rainfall days, and 37.95" (964mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34.8 snowfall days, and 11.3" (287mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 12min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 6:39 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 6.5h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
Lexington, KY
- Average high temperature in October: 65.7°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 (39°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 47.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in October
Lexington, KY
- Average pressure in October: 30.05"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Lexington, KY
- Average wind speed in October: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in October
Lexington, KY
- Average humidity in October: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).
Average rainfall in October
Lexington, KY
- Average rainfall in October: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").
Average rainfall days in October
Lexington, KY
- Average rainfall days in October: 12.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Lexington, KY
- Average snowfall in October: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Lexington, KY
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 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
Lexington, 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in October
Lexington, KY
- Average sunshine days in October: 16.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Lexington, 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
Lexington, KY
- Average cloud cover in October: 37
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in October
Lexington, KY
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July and December (5mi).
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