October weather forecast
Independence, LA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a moderately hot autumn month in Independence, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 79.2°F (26.2°C) and min 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of October, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from September's hot 87.3°F (30.7°C) to a moderately hot 79.2°F (26.2°C). Independence's nighttime temperature in October drops to an average of 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Humidity

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout October, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Independence, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.5 days and collects up to 35.43" (900mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Independence is 11h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during October morphs into the following directions:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 79.2°F (26.2°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is evaluated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 73%, October is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Independence, the average relative humidity in October is 73%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Independence, in October, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Independence, snow does not fall in February through November.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Independence, the average day length in October is 11h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Independence have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Independence, LA

Average temperature in October - Independence, LA
  • Average high temperature in October: 79.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 59.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Independence, LA

Average pressure in October - Independence, LA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Independence, LA

Average wind speed in October - Independence, LA
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Independence, LA

Average humidity in October - Independence, LA
  • Average humidity in October: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Independence, LA

Average rainfall in October - Independence, LA
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.05").

Average rainfall days in October
Independence, LA

Average rainfall days in October - Independence, LA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Independence, LA

Average snowfall in October - Independence, LA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Independence, LA

Average snowfall days in October - Independence, LA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Independence, LA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Independence, LA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Independence, LA

Average sunshine days in October - Independence, LA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Independence, LA

Average UV index in October - Independence, LA
  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in October
Independence, LA

Average cloud cover in October - Independence, LA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Independence, LA

Average visibility in October - Independence, LA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

Independence, Louisiana, USA

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