October weather forecast
Southport, LA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another warm autumn month in Southport, Louisiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 78.4°F (25.8°C) and 66.6°F (19.2°C).

Temperature

As Southport enters October, the average high-temperature subtly lowers from the a hot 86.5°F (30.3°C) of September to a warm 78.4°F (25.8°C). Southport observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 66.6°F (19.2°C) during the month of October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Southport, during October, the rain falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104.1 rainfall days, and 8.39" (213mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Southport, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 26min.
On the first day of October, 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.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Southport, is 78.4°F (25.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 66.6°F (19.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 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?

The average relative humidity in October is 71%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Southport, in October, it is raining for 5.9 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

When are sunrise and 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 Southport have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 7.2h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In Southport, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Southport, LA

Average temperature in October - Southport, 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
Southport, LA

Average pressure in October - Southport, 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
Southport, LA

Average wind speed in October - Southport, 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
Southport, LA

Average humidity in October - Southport, 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
Southport, LA

Average rainfall in October - Southport, 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
Southport, LA

Average rainfall days in October - Southport, 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
Southport, LA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Southport, 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
Southport, LA

Average sunshine days in October - Southport, 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
Southport, LA

Average UV index in October - Southport, 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
Southport, LA

Average cloud cover in October - Southport, 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
Southport, LA

Average visibility in October - Southport, 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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