October weather forecast
Princeton, KY

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Princeton, Kentucky, is another pleasant autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 50.2°F (10.1°C) and 68.5°F (20.3°C).

Temperature

The shift from September to October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a moderately hot 80.4°F (26.9°C) to a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C). Throughout October, Princeton experiences a low-temperature average of 50.2°F (10.1°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 71%, October is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Princeton, in October, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 174.5 rainfall days, and 39.65" (1007mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Princeton. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.5 snowfall days, and 6.57" (167mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Princeton, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:34 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.9h.

UV index

In Princeton, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in October translates into these instructions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Princeton, is 68.5°F (20.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 50.2°F (10.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the least humid month?

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Princeton, Kentucky, during October, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Princeton have in October?

In Princeton, the average day length in October is 11h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Princeton have in October?

In Princeton, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.9h.

How high is the UV index in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Princeton, KY

Average temperature in October - Princeton, KY
  • Average high temperature in October: 68.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 50.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Princeton, KY

Average pressure in October - Princeton, KY
  • Average pressure in October: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Princeton, KY

Average wind speed in October - Princeton, KY
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Princeton, KY

Average humidity in October - Princeton, KY
  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Princeton, KY

Average rainfall in October - Princeton, KY
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in October
Princeton, KY

Average rainfall days in October - Princeton, KY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Princeton, KY

Average snowfall in October - Princeton, KY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Princeton, KY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
Princeton, KY

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Princeton, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Princeton, KY

Average sunshine days in October - Princeton, KY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Princeton, KY

Average UV index in October - Princeton, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Princeton, KY

Average cloud cover in October - Princeton, KY
  • Average cloud cover in October: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Princeton, KY

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

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

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