October weather forecast
Harvard, NE

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Harvard, Nebraska, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 63°F (17.2°C) and min 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

October signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from September's warm 77.9°F (25.5°C) to an enjoyable 63°F (17.2°C). Harvard experiences a consistent average temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) throughout the nights in October.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 62%, October is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout October, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Harvard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.6 days and collects up to 22.05" (560mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Harvard, Nebraska, are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Harvard, Nebraska, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.2 days and aggregates up to 12.48" (317mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Harvard, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 6:29 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Harvard in October?

In October, in Harvard, the average high-temperature is 63°F (17.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 45.3°F (7.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the least humid month?

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 62%.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 62%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Harvard, in October, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated 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 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Harvard have in October?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 6:29 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Harvard have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

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

Average temperature in October - Harvard, NE
  • Average high temperature in October: 63°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.3°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 (19.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Harvard, NE

Average pressure in October - Harvard, 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 - Harvard, NE
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in October
Harvard, NE

Average humidity in October - Harvard, NE
  • Average humidity in October: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

Average rainfall in October
Harvard, NE

Average rainfall in October - Harvard, NE
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in October
Harvard, NE

Average rainfall days in October - Harvard, NE
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Harvard, NE

Average snowfall in October - Harvard, NE
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Harvard, NE

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Harvard, NE
  • 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Harvard, NE

Average sunshine days in October - Harvard, NE
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Harvard, NE

Average UV index in October - Harvard, 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 - Harvard, NE
  • Average cloud cover in October: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in October
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Average visibility in October - Harvard, 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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