October weather forecast
La Plata, MO

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Weather in October

October, like September, in La Plata, Missouri, is another refreshing autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and an average high of 62.6°F (17°C).

Temperature

As October arrives, La Plata's weather displays a decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from September's moderately hot 76.8°F (24.9°C) to a refreshing 62.6°F (17°C). Throughout the month of October, La Plata witnesses an average low-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Humidity

October is the least humid month in La Plata, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In La Plata, in October, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in La Plata, there are 127.8 rainfall days, and 19.53" (496mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in La Plata. October is the first month it typically snows in La Plata. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.3 snowfall days, and 7.95" (202mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:51 pm. On the last day of October, in La Plata, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In La Plata, the average sunshine in October is 5.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in La Plata is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for La Plata in October?

October temperatures in La Plata, Missouri, vary between a high-temperature of 62.6°F (17°C) and a low-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the least humid month in La Plata?

October is the least humid month in La Plata, Missouri, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

What is the average humidity in October in La Plata?

The average relative humidity in October is 72%.

How many days does it rain in October in La Plata?

In La Plata, Missouri, in October, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in La Plata?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does La Plata have in October?

In October, the average day length in La Plata, Missouri, is 11h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in La Plata?

On the first day of October in La Plata, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in La Plata?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

What is the UV index reading in October in La Plata?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in La Plata is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
La Plata, MO

Average temperature in October - La Plata, MO
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.6°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 (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.7°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 (19.2°F).

Average pressure in October
La Plata, MO

Average pressure in October - La Plata, 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
La Plata, MO

Average wind speed in October - La Plata, MO
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in October
La Plata, MO

Average humidity in October - La Plata, 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
La Plata, MO

Average rainfall in October - La Plata, MO
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.79").

Average rainfall days in October
La Plata, MO

Average rainfall days in October - La Plata, MO
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in October
La Plata, MO

Average snowfall in October - La Plata, MO
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
La Plata, MO

Average snowfall days in October - La Plata, MO
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
La Plata, MO

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - La Plata, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
La Plata, MO

Average sunshine days in October - La Plata, MO
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in October
La Plata, MO

Average UV index in October - La Plata, 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
La Plata, MO

Average cloud cover in October - La Plata, MO
  • Average cloud cover in October: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in October
La Plata, MO

Average visibility in October - La Plata, 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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