October weather forecast
Preston, WA

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Preston, Washington, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 41.4°F (5.2°C) and max 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

The transition into October indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C) from September's comfortable 67.8°F (19.9°C). October sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 16.5 days. Throughout October, 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Preston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 184.9 days and collects up to 39.96" (1015mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Preston.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 10h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of October, in Preston, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:51 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.3h.

UV index

In Preston, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in October translates into the following instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Preston, records 56.3°F (13.5°C), while the low-temperature is 41.4°F (5.2°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Preston, the average relative humidity in October is 80%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Preston, in October, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 4.25" (108mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in October?

In Preston, Washington, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does Preston have in October?

In Preston, the average day length in October is 10h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:51 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Preston have in October?

In Preston, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Preston?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Preston is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Preston, WA

Average temperature in October - Preston, WA
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (29.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Preston, WA

Average pressure in October - Preston, WA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Preston, WA

Average wind speed in October - Preston, WA
  • Average wind speed in October: 3.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (5.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Preston, WA

Average humidity in October - Preston, WA
  • Average humidity in October: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Preston, WA

Average rainfall in October - Preston, WA
  • Average rainfall in October: 4.25"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (6.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.59").

Average rainfall days in October
Preston, WA

Average rainfall days in October - Preston, WA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Preston, WA

Average snowfall in October - Preston, WA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Preston, WA

Average snowfall days in October - Preston, WA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Preston, WA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Preston, WA
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Preston, WA

Average sunshine days in October - Preston, WA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Preston, WA

Average UV index in October - Preston, WA
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Preston, WA

Average cloud cover in October - Preston, WA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February, March and December (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Preston, WA

Average visibility in October - Preston, WA
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).

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