October weather forecast
Kirksville, MO

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Weather in October

The cooler weather of October transforms Kirksville, Missouri into a quintessential autumn scene. Temperatures drop significantly from those in September, paving the way for a cooler weather regime. Substantial decreases in daylight hours persist into late October, making way for November’s shorter days and longer chilly nights. While summer’s warmth recedes further into memory, the cold reach of winter starts to make its presence felt. The intermittent rainfall coupled with falling leaves typical of October adds to the perfect autumn ambiance in the city.

Temperature

In Kirksville, entering October brings a temperature decrement, reducing from September's moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C) to a comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C). Throughout the October nights, Kirksville encounters a low-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Humidity

The least humid month in Kirksville, Missouri, is October, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In Kirksville, during October, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. In Kirksville, Missouri, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.5 days and collects up to 26.69" (678mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kirksville are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.55" (14mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.6 snowfall days, and 11.34" (288mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kirksville, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:52 pm. On the last day of October, in Kirksville, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Kirksville, Missouri, the average sunshine in October is 5.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in October transforms into this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Kirksville in October?

Kirksville in October has an average high-temperature of 62.8°F (17.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the least humid month in Kirksville?

The least humid month in Kirksville is October, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

What is the average humidity in October in Kirksville?

The average relative humidity in October in Kirksville, Missouri, is 72%.

How much does it rain in Kirksville in October?

In Kirksville, Missouri, during October, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Kirksville?

October is the first month it typically snows in Kirksville, Missouri. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Kirksville have in October?

In October, the average day length in Kirksville is 11h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Kirksville?

On the first day of October in Kirksville, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Kirksville?

The average sunshine duration in October in Kirksville, Missouri, is 5.8h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Kirksville?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Kirksville, Missouri, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Kirksville, MO

Average temperature in October - Kirksville, MO
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Kirksville, MO

Average pressure in October - Kirksville, MO
  • Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Kirksville, MO

Average wind speed in October - Kirksville, MO
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Kirksville, MO

Average humidity in October - Kirksville, MO
  • Average humidity in October: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Kirksville, MO

Average rainfall in October - Kirksville, MO
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in October
Kirksville, MO

Average rainfall days in October - Kirksville, MO
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Kirksville, MO

Average snowfall in October - Kirksville, MO
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Kirksville, MO

Average snowfall days in October - Kirksville, MO
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Kirksville, MO

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Kirksville, MO
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Kirksville, MO

Average sunshine days in October - Kirksville, MO
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Kirksville, MO

Average UV index in October - Kirksville, MO
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Kirksville, MO

Average cloud cover in October - Kirksville, MO
  • Average cloud cover in October: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Kirksville, MO

Average visibility in October - Kirksville, MO
  • 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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