October weather forecast
Port Arthur, TX

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The inlet of the ship channel on Port Arthur, Texas
The inlet of the ship channel on Port Arthur, Texas

Weather in October

October, like September, in Port Arthur, Texas, is a moderately hot autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 79.7°F (26.5°C) and 64.9°F (18.3°C).

Temperature

With October's onset, the weather reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from a hot 86.9°F (30.5°C) in September to a warm 79.7°F (26.5°C). In Port Arthur, in October, the average low-temperature is a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C).

Humidity

October is the least humid month in Port Arthur, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In Port Arthur, during October, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.6 rainfall days, and 12.09" (307mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Port Arthur, snow does not fall in January through November.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 26min.
On the first day of October in Port Arthur, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 7:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 6:29 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.6h.

UV index

In Port Arthur, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in October translates into this advice:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Port Arthur in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Port Arthur, is 79.7°F (26.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 64.9°F (18.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is calculated to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the least humid month in Port Arthur?

The least humid month in Port Arthur is October, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

What is the average humidity in October in Port Arthur?

In October, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How much does it rain in Port Arthur in October?

In Port Arthur, Texas, in October, during 10.5 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Port Arthur?

January through November are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in October in Port Arthur?

The average day length in October in Port Arthur, Texas, is 11h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Port Arthur?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 7:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 6:29 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Port Arthur have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Port Arthur is 6.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Port Arthur?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Port Arthur, TX

Average temperature in October - Port Arthur, TX
  • Average high temperature in October: 79.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 64.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (78.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Port Arthur, TX

Average pressure in October - Port Arthur, TX
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Port Arthur, TX

Average wind speed in October - Port Arthur, TX
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in October
Port Arthur, TX

Average humidity in October - Port Arthur, TX
  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Port Arthur, TX

Average rainfall in October - Port Arthur, TX
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.43").

Average rainfall days in October
Port Arthur, TX

Average rainfall days in October - Port Arthur, TX
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Port Arthur, TX

Average snowfall in October - Port Arthur, TX
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Port Arthur, TX

Average snowfall days in October - Port Arthur, TX
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Port Arthur, TX

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

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

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Port Arthur, TX

Average sunshine days in October - Port Arthur, TX
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Port Arthur, TX

Average UV index in October - Port Arthur, TX
  • Average UV index in October: 5

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 3).

Average cloud cover in October
Port Arthur, TX

Average cloud cover in October - Port Arthur, TX
  • Average cloud cover in October: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in October
Port Arthur, TX

Average visibility in October - Port Arthur, 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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