October weather forecast
Sandy Furnace, KY

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another enjoyable autumn month in Sandy Furnace, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 47.5°F (8.6°C) and 66.4°F (19.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of October results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C) in September to an enjoyable 66.4°F (19.1°C). In Sandy Furnace, the average low-temperature during the month of October is a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sandy Furnace, during October, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176.7 rainfall days, and 33.82" (859mm) 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 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.2 snowfall days, and 13.35" (339mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sandy Furnace, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Sandy Furnace, the average sunshine in October is 6.3h.

UV index

In Sandy Furnace, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In October, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during October are 66.4°F (19.1°C) and 47.5°F (8.6°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Sandy Furnace, in October, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:32 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sandy Furnace have in October?

In Sandy Furnace, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In Sandy Furnace, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average temperature in October - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average high temperature in October: 66.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 47.5°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 (26.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average pressure in October - Sandy Furnace, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average wind speed in October - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in October
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average humidity in October - Sandy Furnace, 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 (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average rainfall in October - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in October
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average rainfall days in October - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average snowfall in October - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average snowfall days in October - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Sandy Furnace, KY

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

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min

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 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average sunshine days in October - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average UV index in October - Sandy Furnace, 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
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average cloud cover in October - Sandy Furnace, 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 31).

Average visibility in October
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average visibility in October - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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