October weather forecast
Thornton Gap, KY

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another enjoyable autumn month in Thornton Gap, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 46°F (7.8°C) and 65.5°F (18.6°C).

Temperature

Thornton Gap's weather in October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from September's warm 77.2°F (25.1°C) to a refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C). Throughout October, the average low-temperature records at a chilly 46°F (7.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 78%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout October, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 195.8 rainfall days, and 40.35" (1025mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.83" (21mm) of snow. In Thornton Gap, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.6 days and aggregates up to 19.29" (490mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 13min.
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 7:55 am and sunset at 6:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Thornton Gap is 6.3h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in October translates into these instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Thornton Gap, is 65.5°F (18.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 46°F (7.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Thornton Gap, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Thornton Gap, during October, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

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 7:55 am and sunset at 6:34 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Thornton Gap?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Thornton Gap, KY

Average temperature in October - Thornton Gap, KY
  • Average high temperature in October: 65.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Thornton Gap, KY

Average pressure in October - Thornton Gap, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Thornton Gap, KY

Average wind speed in October - Thornton Gap, 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 (3.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Thornton Gap, KY

Average humidity in October - Thornton Gap, KY
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in October
Thornton Gap, KY

Average rainfall in October - Thornton Gap, KY
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").

Average rainfall days in October
Thornton Gap, KY

Average rainfall days in October - Thornton Gap, KY
  • Average rainfall days in October: 14.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Thornton Gap, KY

Average snowfall in October - Thornton Gap, KY
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Thornton Gap, KY

Average snowfall days in October - Thornton Gap, KY
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Thornton Gap, KY

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Thornton Gap, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Thornton Gap, KY

Average sunshine days in October - Thornton Gap, KY
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8 days).

Average UV index in October
Thornton Gap, KY

Average UV index in October - Thornton Gap, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Thornton Gap, KY

Average cloud cover in October - Thornton Gap, KY
  • Average cloud cover in October: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in October
Thornton Gap, KY

Average visibility in October - Thornton Gap, 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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