October weather forecast
Plains, TX

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Plains, Texas, is another pleasant autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 54.1°F (12.3°C) and 72.9°F (22.7°C).

Temperature

Plains's progression into October includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a warm 83.1°F (28.4°C) in September to an agreeable 72.9°F (22.7°C). During October, the temperature in Plains is averaged to a low of 54.1°F (12.3°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Plains, Texas, is 50%.

Rainfall

In Plains, in October, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Plains, Texas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 83.3 days and collects up to 11.42" (290mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Plains. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Plains, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.8 days and aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Plains is 11h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 7:35 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 7:00 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Plains, Texas, is 9.2h.

UV index

In Plains, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Plains in October?

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 72.9°F (22.7°C) and a low-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in September is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Plains?

In October, the average relative humidity is 50%.

How much does it rain in Plains in October?

In Plains, Texas, in October, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Plains?

October is the first month it typically snows in Plains, Texas. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

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

In October, the average day length is 11h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Plains?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 7:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 7:00 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Plains?

In Plains, Texas, the average sunshine duration in October is 9.2h.

How high is the UV index in October in Plains?

In Plains, 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Plains, TX

Average temperature in October - Plains, TX
  • Average high temperature in October: 72.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are June, July and August (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 54.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Plains, TX

Average pressure in October - Plains, 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
Plains, TX

Average wind speed in October - Plains, TX
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Plains, TX

Average humidity in October - Plains, TX
  • Average humidity in October: 50%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (34%).

Average rainfall in October
Plains, TX

Average rainfall in October - Plains, TX
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.28").

Average rainfall days in October
Plains, TX

Average rainfall days in October - Plains, TX
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in October
Plains, TX

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Plains, TX

Average snowfall days in October - Plains, TX
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (2.9 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
Plains, TX

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 9h and 1min

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 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Plains, TX

Average sunshine days in October - Plains, TX
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (14.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Plains, TX

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

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

Average cloud cover in October
Plains, TX

Average cloud cover in October - Plains, TX
  • Average cloud cover in October: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in October
Plains, TX

Average visibility in October - Plains, 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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