October weather forecast
Amarillo, TX

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Street lights shine bright in the night with a view of the scenic full moon up in Amarillo, Texas
Street lights shine bright in the night with a view of the scenic full moon up in Amarillo, Texas

Weather in October

October in Amarillo ushers in clear and crisp weather, a standard characteristic of a Texan autumn. The cooling trend from September continues, with temperatures hitting a favorable range. However, there's a rise in rainfall with October receiving 1.26" (32mm), up from the previous month. The cool, sunny days accompanied by the burst of fall colors make for ideal outdoor conditions. Broadly, the month presents an ideal amalgamation of mild temperatures, radiant sunshine, and a slight hint of rain.

Temperature

In October, the average high-temperature in Amarillo goes from a moderately hot 83.3°F (28.5°C) in September to a pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C). Amarillo experiences an average nighttime temperature of 50.2°F (10.1°C) in the month of October.

Humidity

In Amarillo, the average relative humidity in October is 52%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are July and October, with an average 1.26" (32mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.7 snowfall days, and 4.49" (114mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 7:30 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 6:53 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Amarillo, the average sunshine in October is 8.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Amarillo is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 during October leads to these advisories:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Amarillo, is 70.7°F (21.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 50.2°F (10.1°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Amarillo, the average relative humidity in October is 52%.

What is the wettest month?

The wettest months are July and October, with an average 1.26" (32mm) of rainfall.

How much does it rain in October?

In Amarillo, in October, during 6.1 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Amarillo have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 7:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 6:53 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Amarillo have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In Amarillo, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Amarillo, TX

Average temperature in October - Amarillo, TX
  • Average high temperature in October: 70.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (49.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 50.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (31.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Amarillo, TX

Average pressure in October - Amarillo, TX
  • Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Amarillo, TX

Average wind speed in October - Amarillo, TX
  • Average wind speed in October: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (14.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Amarillo, TX

Average humidity in October - Amarillo, TX
  • Average humidity in October: 52%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (42%).

Average rainfall in October
Amarillo, TX

Average rainfall in October - Amarillo, TX
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.26"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and October (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").

Average rainfall days in October
Amarillo, TX

Average rainfall days in October - Amarillo, TX
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Amarillo, TX

Average snowfall in October - Amarillo, TX
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Amarillo, TX

Average snowfall days in October - Amarillo, TX
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Amarillo, TX

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Amarillo, TX
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Amarillo, TX

Average sunshine days in October - Amarillo, TX
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Amarillo, TX

Average UV index in October - Amarillo, TX
  • Average UV index in October: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Amarillo, TX

Average cloud cover in October - Amarillo, TX
  • Average cloud cover in October: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in October
Amarillo, TX

Average visibility in October - Amarillo, TX
  • 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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