October weather forecast
West Wendover, NV

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A dramatic landscape engulfing the scenic West Wendover town in Nevada, with a clear far view of the iconic Bonneville Salt Flats
A dramatic landscape engulfing the scenic West Wendover town in Nevada, with a clear far view of the iconic Bonneville Salt Flats

Weather in October

October completes the transition from summer to fall, with temperatures dropping to a cool range between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 60.4°F (15.8°C). As West Wendover gears up for winter, a slight increase in rainfall is observed. This month has the fewest rainfall days, totalling to 6.1 days. The shorter days and longer nights hint at the impending winter, which is ushered in by November's colder temperatures.

Temperature

October's arrival is marked by a notable drop in high-temperatures, falling from a warm 77.9°F (25.5°C) in September to a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C). The average temperature drops to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) during the night in the month of October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in West Wendover is 42%.

Rainfall

In West Wendover, during October, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 92 rainfall days, and 6.97" (177mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.4 snowfall days, and 12.28" (312mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 6:33 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 8.1h.

UV index

In West Wendover, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during October translates into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 60.4°F (15.8°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in October?

In West Wendover, the average relative humidity in October is 42%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In West Wendover, in October, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does West Wendover have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 6:33 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 8.1h.

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 health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average temperature in October
West Wendover, NV

Average temperature in October - West Wendover, NV
  • Average high temperature in October: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in October
West Wendover, NV

Average pressure in October - West Wendover, NV
  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.28"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
West Wendover, NV

Average wind speed in October - West Wendover, NV
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.3mph).

Average humidity in October
West Wendover, NV

Average humidity in October - West Wendover, NV
  • Average humidity in October: 42%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (23%).

Average rainfall in October
West Wendover, NV

Average rainfall in October - West Wendover, NV
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (0.94").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.35").

Average rainfall days in October
West Wendover, NV

Average rainfall days in October - West Wendover, NV
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
West Wendover, NV

Average snowfall in October - West Wendover, NV
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
West Wendover, NV

Average snowfall days in October - West Wendover, NV
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
West Wendover, NV

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - West Wendover, NV
  • 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: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
West Wendover, NV

Average sunshine days in October - West Wendover, NV
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.2 days).

Average UV index in October
West Wendover, NV

Average UV index in October - West Wendover, NV
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
West Wendover, NV

Average cloud cover in October - West Wendover, NV
  • Average cloud cover in October: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in October
West Wendover, NV

Average visibility in October - West Wendover, 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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