October weather forecast
Higgins, MS

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Higgins, Mississippi, is another warm autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 78.3°F (25.7°C) and 57.6°F (14.2°C).

Temperature

Arrival of October comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a hot 87.4°F (30.8°C) in September to a moderately hot 78.3°F (25.7°C). Higgins registers a consistent average low-temperature of 57.6°F (14.2°C) during October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout October, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Higgins, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.8 days and collects up to 22.56" (573mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Higgins, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In Higgins, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 23min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:09 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during October are 78.3°F (25.7°C) and 57.6°F (14.2°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is estimated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in October?

In Higgins, Mississippi, the average relative humidity in October is 71%.

How much does it rain in Higgins in October?

In Higgins, in October, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through November are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Higgins, the average day length in October is 11h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Higgins have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

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 medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Higgins, MS

Average temperature in October - Higgins, MS
  • Average high temperature in October: 78.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 57.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Higgins, MS

Average pressure in October - Higgins, MS
  • 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
Higgins, MS

Average wind speed in October - Higgins, MS
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Higgins, MS

Average humidity in October - Higgins, MS
  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Higgins, MS

Average rainfall in October - Higgins, MS
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.14").

Average rainfall days in October
Higgins, MS

Average rainfall days in October - Higgins, MS
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Higgins, MS

Average snowfall in October - Higgins, MS
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Higgins, MS

Average snowfall days in October - Higgins, MS
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Higgins, MS

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Higgins, MS
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Higgins, MS

Average sunshine days in October - Higgins, MS
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Higgins, MS

Average UV index in October - Higgins, MS
  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Higgins, MS

Average cloud cover in October - Higgins, MS
  • Average cloud cover in October: 29

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
Higgins, MS

Average visibility in October - Higgins, MS
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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