October weather forecast
Southwood, LA

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Southwood, Louisiana, is another warm autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.6°F (15.9°C) and 80.1°F (26.7°C).

Temperature

A moderate decline in average high-temperatures is noted in October, moving from a hot 87.3°F (30.7°C) in September to a moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C). Throughout October, Southwood's nights cool down to an average of 60.6°F (15.9°C).

Humidity

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In Southwood, in October, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Southwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.1 days and collects up to 17.91" (455mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 26min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Southwood is 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in October interprets into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 80.1°F (26.7°C) and a low-temperature of 60.6°F (15.9°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 104°F (40°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 74%, October is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Southwood, in October, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

February through December are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Southwood have in October?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Southwood have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Southwood, LA

Average temperature in October - Southwood, LA
  • Average high temperature in October: 80.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 60.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Southwood, LA

Average pressure in October - Southwood, 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 and August (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Southwood, LA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in October
Southwood, LA

Average humidity in October - Southwood, LA
  • Average humidity in October: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in October
Southwood, LA

Average rainfall in October - Southwood, LA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.79").

Average rainfall days in October
Southwood, LA

Average rainfall days in October - Southwood, LA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Southwood, LA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Southwood, LA

Average snowfall days in October - Southwood, 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 February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Southwood, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Southwood, LA

Average sunshine days in October - Southwood, LA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Southwood, LA

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

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

Average cloud cover in October
Southwood, LA

Average cloud cover in October - Southwood, LA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in October
Southwood, LA

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

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

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