October weather forecast
Polk, MO

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Polk, Missouri, is another enjoyable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 66.7°F (19.3°C) and 48.2°F (9°C).

Temperature

October's arrival corresponds with a decrease in average high-temperatures, from September's moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C) to a comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C). Throughout the month of October, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 48.2°F (9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout October, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Polk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.3 days and collects up to 32.64" (829mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Polk, snow does not fall in June through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during October morphs into the following directions:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Polk in October?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Polk, is 66.7°F (19.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 48.2°F (9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 72%, October is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Polk, the average relative humidity in October is 72%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Polk, in October, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in October?

In Polk, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does Polk have in October?

In Polk, the average day length in October is 11h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Polk, MO

Average temperature in October - Polk, MO
  • Average high temperature in October: 66.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 48.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Polk, MO

Average pressure in October - Polk, MO
  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Polk, MO

Average wind speed in October - Polk, MO
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Polk, MO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Polk, MO

Average rainfall in October - Polk, MO
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.28").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.57").

Average rainfall days in October
Polk, MO

Average rainfall days in October - Polk, MO
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in October
Polk, MO

Average snowfall in October - Polk, MO
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Polk, MO

Average snowfall days in October - Polk, MO
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Polk, MO

Average sunshine days in October - Polk, MO
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Polk, MO

Average UV index in October - Polk, 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
Polk, MO

Average cloud cover in October - Polk, MO
  • Average cloud cover in October: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in October
Polk, MO

Average visibility in October - Polk, 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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