October weather forecast
Athens, OH

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Athens, Ohio, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64°F (17.8°C) and 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

Arrival of October comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a warm 77.9°F (25.5°C) in September to an enjoyable 64°F (17.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) is recorded during October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout October, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.3 rainfall days, and 27.95" (710mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Athens. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40.3 snowfall days, and 12.95" (329mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 9min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

The high-temperature during October is 64°F (17.8°C) and the low-temperature is 46°F (7.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 77%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout October, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Athens have in October?

In Athens, the average day length in October is 11h and 9min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:27 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Athens have in October?

In Athens, Ohio, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

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

Average temperature in October - Athens, OH
  • Average high temperature in October: 64°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Athens, OH

Average pressure in October - Athens, OH
  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Athens, OH

Average wind speed in October - Athens, OH
  • Average wind speed in October: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Athens, OH

Average humidity in October - Athens, OH
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in October
Athens, OH

Average rainfall in October - Athens, OH
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in October
Athens, OH

Average rainfall days in October - Athens, OH
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Athens, OH

Average snowfall in October - Athens, OH
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Athens, OH

Average snowfall days in October - Athens, OH
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Athens, OH

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Athens, OH
  • 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Athens, OH

Average sunshine days in October - Athens, OH
  • Average sunshine days in October: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Athens, OH

Average UV index in October - Athens, OH
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Athens, OH

Average cloud cover in October - Athens, OH
  • Average cloud cover in October: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Athens, OH

Average visibility in October - Athens, OH
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December (5mi).

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