October weather forecast
New Castle, KY

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in New Castle, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 65.8°F (18.8°C) and 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of October corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a moderately hot 79°F (26.1°C) in September to a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 47.3°F (8.5°C) during October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In New Castle, in October, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 147.9 rainfall days, and 23.98" (609mm) 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 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 25.8 snowfall days, and 6.02" (153mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 7:23 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 6:41 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

During October, New Castle experiences an average high-temperature of 65.8°F (18.8°C) and a low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in October?

In New Castle, the average relative humidity in October is 75%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout October, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 7:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 6:41 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration in New Castle is 6.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

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

Average temperature in October - New Castle, KY
  • Average high temperature in October: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in October
New Castle, KY

Average pressure in October - New Castle, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
New Castle, KY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in October
New Castle, KY

Average humidity in October - New Castle, 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 August, September and October (75%).

Average rainfall in October
New Castle, KY

Average rainfall in October - New Castle, KY
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in October
New Castle, KY

Average rainfall days in October - New Castle, KY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
New Castle, KY

Average snowfall in October - New Castle, KY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
New Castle, KY

Average snowfall days in October - New Castle, KY
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 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
New Castle, KY

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - New Castle, 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 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
New Castle, KY

Average sunshine days in October - New Castle, KY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

Average UV index in October
New Castle, KY

Average UV index in October - New Castle, 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
New Castle, KY

Average cloud cover in October - New Castle, 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 28).

Average visibility in October
New Castle, KY

Average visibility in October - New Castle, KY
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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