October weather forecast
Amherst, TX

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another pleasant autumn month in Amherst, Texas, with temperature in the range of an average low of 51.3°F (10.7°C) and an average high of 71.8°F (22.1°C).

Temperature

Amherst's weather changes with the onset of October, slightly falling from a warm 82.9°F (28.3°C) in September to an agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C). Amherst, in the month of October, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 53%.

Rainfall

In Amherst, during October, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 85.1 rainfall days, and 12.99" (330mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.9 snowfall days, and 4.21" (107mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 7:33 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 6:57 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 8.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Amherst?

In Amherst, 71.8°F (22.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 51.3°F (10.7°C) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 53%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Amherst, Texas, during October, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Amherst?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 7:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 6:57 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Amherst, TX

Average temperature in October - Amherst, TX
  • Average high temperature in October: 71.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 51.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Amherst, TX

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Amherst, TX

Average wind speed in October - Amherst, TX
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).

Average humidity in October
Amherst, TX

Average humidity in October - Amherst, TX
  • Average humidity in October: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (37%).

Average rainfall in October
Amherst, TX

Average rainfall in October - Amherst, TX
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in October
Amherst, TX

Average rainfall days in October - Amherst, TX
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (12.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Amherst, TX

Average snowfall in October - Amherst, TX
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Amherst, TX

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.3 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
Amherst, TX

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

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

  • Average sunshine in October: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Amherst, TX

Average sunshine days in October - Amherst, TX
  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Amherst, TX

Average UV index in October - Amherst, 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
Amherst, TX

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

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

Average visibility in October
Amherst, TX

Average visibility in October - Amherst, 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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