October weather forecast
Smilax, KY

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Smilax, Kentucky, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 66.4°F (19.1°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

The shift from September to October corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a refreshing 66.4°F (19.1°C) from a moderately hot 78.3°F (25.7°C). Smilax's temperature lowers to a mean of 46.9°F (8.3°C) during the nights in October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Smilax, in October, during 12.8 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 168.8 rainfall days, and 24.84" (631mm) 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 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Smilax, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.3 days and aggregates up to 11.34" (288mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Smilax, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of October in Smilax, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 7:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 6:36 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Smilax in October?

In October, in Smilax, the average high-temperature is 66.4°F (19.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°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 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 76%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Smilax, in October, during 12.8 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Smilax have in October?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 7:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:57 am and sunset at 6:36 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Smilax, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.5h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Smilax, KY

Average temperature in October - Smilax, KY
  • Average high temperature in October: 66.4°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 (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in October
Smilax, KY

Average pressure in October - Smilax, 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
Smilax, KY

Average wind speed in October - Smilax, KY
  • Average wind speed in October: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in October
Smilax, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in October
Smilax, KY

Average rainfall in October - Smilax, KY
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in October
Smilax, KY

Average rainfall days in October - Smilax, KY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Smilax, KY

Average snowfall in October - Smilax, KY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Smilax, KY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Smilax, KY

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Smilax, 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 3min

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

Average sunshine days in October
Smilax, KY

Average sunshine days in October - Smilax, KY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Smilax, KY

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Smilax, KY

Average cloud cover in October - Smilax, KY
  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Smilax, KY

Average visibility in October - Smilax, 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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