October weather forecast
Sun Valley, NV

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Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Sun Valley, Nevada, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.6°F (15.9°C) and 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

During the transition into October, Sun Valley observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a warm 74.8°F (23.8°C) in September to a mild 60.6°F (15.9°C). Throughout the month of October, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 45%.

Rainfall

In Sun Valley, Nevada, in October, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 68 rainfall days, and 8.07" (205mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Sun Valley, during October, snow falls for 0.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Sun Valley, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.2 days and aggregates up to 23.62" (600mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 8min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:58 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during October translates into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

Sun Valley in October has an average high-temperature of 60.6°F (15.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 45%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Sun Valley, during October, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in October?

In Sun Valley, in October, snow falls for 0.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sun Valley have in October?

In Sun Valley, Nevada, the average day length in October is 11h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:58 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 7.7h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Sun Valley, NV

Average temperature in October - Sun Valley, NV
  • Average high temperature in October: 60.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Sun Valley, NV

Average pressure in October - Sun Valley, NV
  • Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Sun Valley, NV

Average wind speed in October - Sun Valley, NV
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Sun Valley, NV

Average humidity in October - Sun Valley, NV
  • Average humidity in October: 45%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (28%).

Average rainfall in October
Sun Valley, NV

Average rainfall in October - Sun Valley, NV
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.08").

Average rainfall days in October
Sun Valley, NV

Average rainfall days in October - Sun Valley, NV
  • Average rainfall days in October: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Sun Valley, NV

Average snowfall in October - Sun Valley, NV
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Sun Valley, NV

Average snowfall days in October - Sun Valley, NV
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Sun Valley, NV

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Sun Valley, NV
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Sun Valley, NV

Average sunshine days in October - Sun Valley, NV
  • Average sunshine days in October: 26.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (15.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Sun Valley, NV

Average UV index in October - Sun Valley, NV
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Sun Valley, NV

Average cloud cover in October - Sun Valley, NV
  • Average cloud cover in October: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 33).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in October
Sun Valley, NV

Average visibility in October - Sun Valley, NV
  • 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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