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
The commencement of October involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C) in September to an enjoyable 63°F (17.2°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 45°F (7.2°C) in October.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Ames, in October, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ames, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.2 days and collects up to 30.55" (776mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ames. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.55" (14mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.4 snowfall days, and 21.34" (542mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Ames, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 11min.On the first day of October in Ames, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:25 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.9h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average October temperature in Ames?
What is the average humidity in October?
How many days does it rain in October?
When does it start to snow?
How many hours of daylight does Ames have in October?
When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Ames?
How many hours of sunshine does Ames have in October?
What is the UV index reading in October?
Average temperature in October
Ames, WV
- Average high temperature in October: 63°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 45°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).
Average pressure in October
Ames, WV
- Average pressure in October: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Ames, WV
- Average wind speed in October: 5.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in October
Ames, WV
- Average humidity in October: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (77%).
Average rainfall in October
Ames, WV
- Average rainfall in October: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in October
Ames, WV
- Average rainfall days in October: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11 days).
Average snowfall in October
Ames, WV
- Average snowfall in October: 0.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Ames, WV
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Ames, WV
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in October
Ames, WV
- Average sunshine days in October: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.4 days).
Average UV index in October
Ames, WV
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Ames, WV
- Average cloud cover in October: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in October
Ames, WV
- Average visibility in October: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
Ames, West Virginia, USA
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