October weather forecast
Raccoon, KY

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Raccoon, Kentucky, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 47.1°F (8.4°C) and 66.9°F (19.4°C).

Temperature

The transition into October indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a comfortable 66.9°F (19.4°C) from September's moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C). An average low-temperature of 47.1°F (8.4°C) is noted during the nights in October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Raccoon, during October, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. In Raccoon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.3 days and collects up to 34.02" (864mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.4 snowfall days, and 15.24" (387mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:12 pm. On the last day of October, in Raccoon, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.3h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in October leads to these recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Raccoon, is 66.9°F (19.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 47.1°F (8.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 76%.

How many days does it rain in October in Raccoon?

In October, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout October, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

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

Average temperature in October - Raccoon, KY
  • Average high temperature in October: 66.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in October
Raccoon, KY

Average pressure in October - Raccoon, KY
  • Average pressure in October: 30.06"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Raccoon, KY

Average wind speed in October - Raccoon, KY
  • Average wind speed in October: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Raccoon, KY

Average humidity in October - Raccoon, KY
  • Average humidity in October: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Raccoon, KY

Average rainfall in October - Raccoon, KY
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in October
Raccoon, KY

Average rainfall days in October - Raccoon, KY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Raccoon, KY

Average snowfall in October - Raccoon, KY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Raccoon, KY

Average snowfall days in October - Raccoon, KY
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Raccoon, KY

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Raccoon, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Raccoon, KY

Average sunshine days in October - Raccoon, KY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Raccoon, KY

Average UV index in October - Raccoon, KY
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Raccoon, KY

Average cloud cover in October - Raccoon, KY
  • Average cloud cover in October: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Raccoon, KY

Average visibility in October - Raccoon, KY
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

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

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