Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
The transition into October is accompanied by a slight temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a hot 86.5°F (30.3°C) in September to a moderately hot 78.8°F (26°C). New Orleans's average low-temperature for the month of October records at an enjoyable 66.9°F (19.4°C).Humidity
The least humid month in New Orleans is October, with an average relative humidity of 71%.Rainfall
In New Orleans, in October, during 6.8 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in New Orleans, there are 112.1 rainfall days, and 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
February through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
In New Orleans, the average length of the day in October 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 7:13 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 7.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In October, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
New Orleans, LA
- Average high temperature in October: 78.8°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.4°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 66.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (48.6°F).
Average pressure in October
New Orleans, 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
New Orleans, LA
- Average wind speed in October: 8.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).
Average humidity in October
New Orleans, LA
- Average humidity in October: 71%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in October
New Orleans, LA
- Average rainfall in October: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and April (0.43").
Average rainfall days in October
New Orleans, LA
- Average rainfall days in October: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.7 days).
Average snowfall days in October
New Orleans, LA
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
New Orleans, 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 2min
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
New Orleans, LA
- Average sunshine days in October: 22.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.9 days).
Average UV index in October
New Orleans, 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
New Orleans, LA
- Average cloud cover in October: 24
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in October
New Orleans, 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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