October weather forecast
Nicholasville, KY

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Weather in October

October delivers a significant dip in temperatures, registering a chill between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 65.8°F (18.8°C). Nicholasville transitions into a vibrant palette of fall colors, the climate presenting a mixture of sunny days and cool nights. Steady winds carry fallen leaves in cyclonic dances, and sunlit hours diminish noticeably. A certain crispness fills the air, signaling the steady approach of winter. As the end of October draws near, it primes itself for the imminent onset of November's chill.

Temperature

As September transitions to October, the average high-temperature falls from a moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C) to a refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C). October brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are September and October Rain falls for 11.3 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of rain.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Nicholasville, 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 6:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Nicholasville is 6.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Nicholasville is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 65.8°F (18.8°C) and 47.3°F (8.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity in Nicholasville is 76%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are September and October Rain falls for 11.3 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Nicholasville, during October, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Nicholasville, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in Nicholasville in October?

In Nicholasville, Kentucky, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, 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 6:40 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Nicholasville, KY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°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 (26.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Nicholasville, KY

Average pressure in October - Nicholasville, 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
Nicholasville, KY

Average wind speed in October - Nicholasville, KY
  • Average wind speed in October: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Nicholasville, KY

Average humidity in October - Nicholasville, 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
Nicholasville, KY

Average rainfall in October - Nicholasville, KY
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.05").

Average rainfall days in October
Nicholasville, KY

Average rainfall days in October - Nicholasville, KY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in October
Nicholasville, KY

Average snowfall in October - Nicholasville, KY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Nicholasville, KY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 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
Nicholasville, KY

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Nicholasville, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Nicholasville, KY

Average sunshine days in October - Nicholasville, KY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Nicholasville, KY

Average UV index in October - Nicholasville, 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
Nicholasville, KY

Average cloud cover in October - Nicholasville, KY
  • Average cloud cover in October: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Nicholasville, KY

Average visibility in October - Nicholasville, 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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