October weather forecast
Petra, KY

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Petra, Kentucky, is another comfortable autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 47.3°F (8.5°C) and an average high of 65.3°F (18.5°C).

Temperature

October involves a decrease in temperature, down from a moderately hot 78.3°F (25.7°C) in September to an enjoyable 65.3°F (18.5°C). An average low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) is recorded during the nights in October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 75%.

Rainfall

In Petra, in October, during 11.1 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.2 rainfall days, and 26.1" (663mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Petra.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 11min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 6:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Petra, the average sunshine in October is 6.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in October translates into the following instructions:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

Petra in October has an average high-temperature of 65.3°F (18.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Petra, in October, during 11.1 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in October?

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

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?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 6:37 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Petra, KY

Average pressure in October - Petra, KY
  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Petra, KY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in October
Petra, KY

Average humidity in October - Petra, KY
  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Petra, KY

Average rainfall in October - Petra, KY
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in October
Petra, KY

Average rainfall days in October - Petra, KY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Petra, KY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Petra, KY

Average snowfall days in October - Petra, KY
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 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
Petra, KY

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Petra, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Petra, KY

Average sunshine days in October - Petra, KY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Petra, KY

Average UV index in October - Petra, 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
Petra, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Petra, KY

Average visibility in October - Petra, KY
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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