October weather forecast
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Weather in October

October in Seward brings with it moderately cooler weather, with an average high of 62.4°F (16.9°C) and a low of 45.3°F (7.4°C), indicating a sharp contrast to the lingering mild temperatures of September. True fall weather comes into full swing with foliage in full display. The wind also tends to pick up speed during this month. Precipitation-wise, October experiences considerably less rainfall than the preceding months. Fall festivities are in full swing during October with beautiful wild colors painting the city.

Temperature

Witnessing a clear drop in October, the average high-temperature in Seward declines from September's moderately hot 77°F (25°C) to a refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) in October.

Humidity

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 7.6 days. Throughout October, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 98.2 rainfall days, and 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Seward are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Seward, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.3 days and aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 6:25 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Seward is 6.4h.

UV index

In Seward, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in October translates into these instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Seward in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Seward, records 62.4°F (16.9°C), while the low-temperature is 45.3°F (7.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 64%, October is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Seward, the average relative humidity in October is 64%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Seward, in October, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Seward have in October?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 6:25 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Seward have in October?

In Seward, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index 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
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Average temperature in October - Seward, NE
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in October
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Average pressure in October - Seward, NE
  • Average pressure in October: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"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 - Seward, NE
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in October
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Average humidity in October - Seward, NE
  • Average humidity in October: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in October
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Average rainfall in October - Seward, NE
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.28").

Average rainfall days in October
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Average rainfall days in October - Seward, NE
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in October
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Average snowfall in October - Seward, NE
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
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Average snowfall days in October - Seward, NE
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.9 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 - Seward, 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: 6h and 2min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
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Average sunshine days in October - Seward, NE
  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.2 days).

Average UV index in October
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Average UV index in October - Seward, 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 - Seward, NE
  • Average cloud cover in October: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in October
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Average visibility in October - Seward, 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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