October weather forecast
Childress, TX

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Childress, Texas, is another warm autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 55.4°F (13°C) and 74.5°F (23.6°C).

Temperature

In the transition to October, Childress observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a hot 86.9°F (30.5°C) in September to a moderately hot 74.5°F (23.6°C). During October, the nighttime temperature in Childress averages to a moderate 55.4°F (13°C).

Humidity

In Childress, Texas, the average relative humidity in October is 53%.

Rainfall

In Childress, in October, during 6.8 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 90.4 rainfall days, and 17.32" (440mm) 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 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Childress, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.3 days and aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Childress, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 19min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 7:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 6:48 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Childress is 8.1h.

UV index

In Childress, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During October, 4 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Childress?

Childress in October has an average high-temperature of 74.5°F (23.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in September is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Childress?

The average relative humidity in October is 53%.

How much does it rain in Childress in October?

In October, in Childress, Texas, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout October, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Childress?

October is the first month it typically snows in Childress, Texas. Throughout October, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in October is 11h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Childress?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 7:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 6:48 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Childress have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Childress is 8.1h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Childress?

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

Average temperature in October - Childress, TX
  • Average high temperature in October: 74.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (96.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 55.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Childress, TX

Average pressure in October - Childress, TX
  • Average pressure in October: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Childress, TX

Average wind speed in October - Childress, TX
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, August and December (9.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Childress, TX

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (45%).

Average rainfall in October
Childress, TX

Average rainfall in October - Childress, TX
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in October
Childress, TX

Average rainfall days in October - Childress, TX
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Childress, TX

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Childress, TX

Average snowfall days in October - Childress, TX
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 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
Childress, TX

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Childress, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Childress, TX

Average sunshine days in October - Childress, TX
  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (14.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Childress, TX

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in October
Childress, TX

Average cloud cover in October - Childress, TX
  • Average cloud cover in October: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in October
Childress, TX

Average visibility in October - Childress, 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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