October weather forecast
Shannon, MS

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Shannon, Mississippi, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 74.1°F (23.4°C) and 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

Shannon's weather in October involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from September's warm 85.3°F (29.6°C) to a still moderately hot 74.1°F (23.4°C). Shannon witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) throughout October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Shannon, Mississippi, in October, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Shannon, Mississippi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.2 days and collects up to 33.27" (845mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Shannon is 11h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:38 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.9h.

UV index

In Shannon, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in October translates into this advice:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

The high-temperature, in October, in Shannon, records 74.1°F (23.4°C), while the low-temperature is 54.1°F (12.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is computed to be 95°F (35°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 October, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Shannon, in October, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through November are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Shannon have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Shannon, MS

Average temperature in October - Shannon, MS
  • Average high temperature in October: 74.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 54.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Shannon, MS

Average pressure in October - Shannon, MS
  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Shannon, MS

Average wind speed in October - Shannon, MS
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Shannon, MS

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Shannon, MS

Average rainfall in October - Shannon, MS
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.81").

Average rainfall days in October
Shannon, MS

Average rainfall days in October - Shannon, MS
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Shannon, MS

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

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Shannon, MS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Shannon, MS

Average sunshine days in October - Shannon, MS
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Shannon, MS

Average UV index in October - Shannon, MS
  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in October
Shannon, MS

Average cloud cover in October - Shannon, MS
  • Average cloud cover in October: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Shannon, MS

Average visibility in October - Shannon, MS
  • 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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