October weather forecast
Amherst, NE

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another comfortable autumn month in Amherst, Nebraska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 62.8°F (17.1°C).

Temperature

Amherst's transition into October is marked by a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, reducing from a moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C) in September to a refreshing 62.8°F (17.1°C). Amherst records an average low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) throughout the month of October.

Humidity

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 59%.

Rainfall

In Amherst, in October, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Amherst, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.6 days and collects up to 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Amherst, during the entire year, snow falls for 31 days and aggregates up to 14.21" (361mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Amherst, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 7:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 6:33 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 7.1h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

Amherst in October has an average high-temperature of 62.8°F (17.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the least humid month?

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 59%.

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 59%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Amherst, during October, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 6min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 7:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 6:33 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Amherst, Nebraska, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.1h.

How high is the UV index in October?

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

Average temperature in October - Amherst, NE
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in October
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Average pressure in October - Amherst, NE
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
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Average wind speed in October - Amherst, NE
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in October
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Average humidity in October - Amherst, NE
  • Average humidity in October: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (59%).

Average rainfall in October
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Average rainfall in October - Amherst, NE
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in October
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Average rainfall days in October - Amherst, NE
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
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Average snowfall in October - Amherst, NE
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
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Average snowfall days in October - Amherst, NE
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
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Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Amherst, NE
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Amherst, NE

Average sunshine days in October - Amherst, NE
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.8 days).

Average UV index in October
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Average UV index in October - Amherst, NE
  • 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
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Average cloud cover in October - Amherst, NE
  • Average cloud cover in October: 28

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in October
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Average visibility in October - Amherst, NE
  • 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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