Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
As September shifts into October, a slight alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a warm 82.9°F (28.3°C) to a pleasant 72°F (22.2°C). October nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 52°F (11.1°C).Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 53%.Rainfall
In South Plains, in October, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In South Plains, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.4 days and collects up to 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.8 snowfall days, and 5.94" (151mm) 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 7:40 am and sunset at 7:28 pm. On the last day of October, in South Plains, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 6:52 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine in South Plains is 8.5h.UV index
In South Plains, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in October translates into this advice:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
South Plains, TX
- Average high temperature in October: 72°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (51.6°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 52°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).
Average pressure in October
South 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
South Plains, TX
- Average wind speed in October: 11.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).
Average humidity in October
South Plains, TX
- Average humidity in October: 53%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (42%).
Average rainfall in October
South Plains, TX
- Average rainfall in October: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.39").
Average rainfall days in October
South Plains, TX
- Average rainfall days in October: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
South Plains, TX
- Average snowfall in October: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
South Plains, TX
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.1 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
South Plains, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in October
South Plains, TX
- Average sunshine days in October: 21.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).
Average UV index in October
South Plains, 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
South Plains, TX
- Average cloud cover in October: 19
The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 24).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in October
South 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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