October weather forecast
Cactus, TX

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Cactus, Texas, is an agreeable autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 69.6°F (20.9°C) and 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Temperature

Stepping into October, Cactus observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from September's moderately hot 83.5°F (28.6°C) to a pleasant 69.6°F (20.9°C). In October, the recorded average low-temperature is a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Humidity

In Cactus, the average relative humidity in October is 51%.

Rainfall

In Cactus, in October, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cactus, Texas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 87.3 days and collects up to 13.03" (331mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cactus are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Cactus. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Cactus, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.9 days and aggregates up to 6.97" (177mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 6:52 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Cactus, Texas, the average sunshine in October is 8.6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Cactus is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in October leads to these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Cactus in October?

The high-temperature in Cactus, Texas, during October is 69.6°F (20.9°C) and the low-temperature is 48.6°F (9.2°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Cactus?

The average relative humidity in October in Cactus, Texas, is 51%.

How much does it rain in Cactus in October?

In Cactus, in October, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Cactus?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cactus have in October?

In October, the average day length in Cactus is 11h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Cactus?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cactus, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 6:52 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Cactus?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in October in Cactus?

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

Average temperature in October - Cactus, TX
  • Average high temperature in October: 69.6°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 (48°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 48.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (28.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Cactus, TX

Average pressure in October - Cactus, TX
  • Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Cactus, TX

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Cactus, TX

Average humidity in October - Cactus, TX
  • Average humidity in October: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (42%).

Average rainfall in October
Cactus, TX

Average rainfall in October - Cactus, TX
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.35").

Average rainfall days in October
Cactus, TX

Average rainfall days in October - Cactus, TX
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Cactus, TX

Average snowfall in October - Cactus, TX
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Cactus, TX

Average snowfall days in October - Cactus, TX
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.7 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
Cactus, TX

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Cactus, TX

Average sunshine days in October - Cactus, TX
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Cactus, TX

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

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

Average cloud cover in October
Cactus, TX

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in October
Cactus, TX

Average visibility in October - Cactus, 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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