October weather forecast
Harrisburg, NE

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Weather in October

October brings a further dip in temperatures, averaging a high of 59.9°F (15.5°C). This coincides with an increase in cloud cover compared to the previous month. The first traces of snowfall for the year might occur towards the end of the month. October experiences less wind speed compared to rest of the year, making the weather quite calm and crisp. It estimates the return of winter, with the rainfall taking a dip as well.

Temperature

The start of October signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a warm 77.5°F (25.3°C) in September to a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C). Harrisburg experiences an average nighttime temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) in the month of October.

Humidity

In Harrisburg, the average relative humidity in October is 54%.

Rainfall

In Harrisburg, in October, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Harrisburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110 days and collects up to 14.84" (377mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Harrisburg. In October, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout October, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Harrisburg, there are 39.8 snowfall days, and 17.36" (441mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 4min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:50 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Harrisburg, the average sunshine in October is 7.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Harrisburg, is 59.9°F (15.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 40.5°F (4.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Harrisburg, the average relative humidity in October is 54%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Harrisburg, during October, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in October?

In Harrisburg, during October, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:50 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Harrisburg have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 7.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Harrisburg, NE

Average temperature in October - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average high temperature in October: 59.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 40.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Harrisburg, NE

Average pressure in October - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Harrisburg, NE

Average wind speed in October - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Harrisburg, NE

Average humidity in October - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average humidity in October: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (46%).

Average rainfall in October
Harrisburg, NE

Average rainfall in October - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in October
Harrisburg, NE

Average rainfall days in October - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Harrisburg, NE

Average snowfall in October - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Harrisburg, NE

Average snowfall days in October - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average snowfall days in October: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Harrisburg, NE

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Harrisburg, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Harrisburg, NE

Average sunshine days in October - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Harrisburg, NE

Average UV index in October - Harrisburg, 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
Harrisburg, NE

Average cloud cover in October - Harrisburg, NE
  • Average cloud cover in October: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in October
Harrisburg, NE

Average visibility in October - Harrisburg, 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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