October weather forecast
Jefferson, LA

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Jefferson, Louisiana, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 78.4°F (25.8°C) and 66.6°F (19.2°C).

Temperature

October's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from a hot 86.5°F (30.3°C) in September to a moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to an enjoyable 66.6°F (19.2°C) throughout October.

Humidity

October is the least humid month in Jefferson, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In October, in Jefferson, the rain falls for 5.9 days. Throughout October, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Jefferson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.1 days and collects up to 8.39" (213mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 7.2h.

UV index

In Jefferson, Louisiana, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

Jefferson in October has an average high-temperature of 78.4°F (25.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 66.6°F (19.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the least humid month?

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

What is the average humidity in October in Jefferson?

In October, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Jefferson, in October, during 5.9 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Jefferson have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Jefferson have in October?

In Jefferson, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

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

Average temperature in October - Jefferson, LA
  • Average high temperature in October: 78.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 66.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Jefferson, LA

Average pressure in October - Jefferson, LA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Jefferson, LA

Average wind speed in October - Jefferson, LA
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Jefferson, LA

Average humidity in October - Jefferson, LA
  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Jefferson, LA

Average rainfall in October - Jefferson, LA
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.39").

Average rainfall days in October
Jefferson, LA

Average rainfall days in October - Jefferson, LA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.5 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Jefferson, LA

Average sunshine days in October - Jefferson, LA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 23.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Jefferson, LA

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

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

Average cloud cover in October
Jefferson, LA

Average cloud cover in October - Jefferson, LA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in October
Jefferson, LA

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

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

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