October weather forecast
Festus, WV

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Festus, West Virginia, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 63°F (17.2°C) and min 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

In Festus, the beginning of October is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from September's warm 76.1°F (24.5°C) to a refreshing 63°F (17.2°C). Festus experiences an average nighttime temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) in the month of October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Festus, in October, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Festus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.6 days and collects up to 39.17" (995mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Festus, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.1 days and aggregates up to 24.21" (615mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Festus is 11h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:03 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Festus, the average sunshine in October is 5.3h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during October translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

In Festus, in October, the average high-temperature is 63°F (17.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 45.3°F (7.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Festus, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in October is 80%.

How many days does it rain in October in Festus?

In Festus, in October, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Festus have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 9min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Festus have in October?

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

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Festus, WV

Average temperature in October - Festus, WV
  • Average high temperature in October: 63°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Festus, WV

Average pressure in October - Festus, WV
  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Festus, WV

Average wind speed in October - Festus, WV
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in October
Festus, WV

Average humidity in October - Festus, WV
  • Average humidity in October: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

Average rainfall in October
Festus, WV

Average rainfall in October - Festus, WV
  • Average rainfall in October: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.24").

Average rainfall days in October
Festus, WV

Average rainfall days in October - Festus, WV
  • Average rainfall days in October: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Festus, WV

Average snowfall in October - Festus, WV
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Festus, WV

Average snowfall days in October - Festus, WV
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Festus, WV

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Festus, WV
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Festus, WV

Average sunshine days in October - Festus, WV
  • Average sunshine days in October: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Festus, WV

Average UV index in October - Festus, WV
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Festus, WV

Average cloud cover in October - Festus, WV
  • Average cloud cover in October: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in October
Festus, WV

Average visibility in October - Festus, WV
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

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

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