October weather forecast
Russell, KY

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Russell, Kentucky, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 66.2°F (19°C) and 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

Russell's weather in October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from September's warm 79.3°F (26.3°C) to a comfortable 66.2°F (19°C). October brings Russell a consistent average low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 76%.

Rainfall

In Russell, Kentucky, in October, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.5 rainfall days, and 19.65" (499mm) 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 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Russell, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.7 days and aggregates up to 7.56" (192mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 11min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

The high-temperature, in October, in Russell, records 66.2°F (19°C), while the low-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

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

How much does it rain in October?

In Russell, in October, during 10.2 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Russell have in October?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Russell?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Russell have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Russell, KY

Average temperature in October - Russell, KY
  • Average high temperature in October: 66.2°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 (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Russell, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Russell, KY

Average wind speed in October - Russell, KY
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Russell, KY

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

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
Russell, KY

Average rainfall in October - Russell, KY
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").

Average rainfall days in October
Russell, KY

Average rainfall days in October - Russell, KY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Russell, KY

Average snowfall in October - Russell, KY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Russell, KY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 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
Russell, KY

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Russell, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Russell, KY

Average sunshine days in October - Russell, KY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Russell, KY

Average UV index in October - Russell, 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
Russell, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in October
Russell, KY

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

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

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