October weather forecast
Huntsville, AL

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The colorful neon lights that lit up the buildings and roads of Huntsville in Alabama
The colorful neon lights that lit up the buildings and roads of Huntsville in Alabama

Weather in October

October authenticates the fall in Huntsville with further drop in temperatures. Moreover, the city sees a decline in the number of rainy days, making it an excellent month for outdoor exploration. Autumn hues reach their zenith, painting the city landscape with stunning warm colors. The now shorter daylight hours and the crisp air herald the approach of winter. In essence, October celebrates the peak of fall in Huntsville, dotting the city with vibrant colors and cooler weather.

Temperature

Huntsville's October weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a moderately hot 82°F (27.8°C) in September to an agreeable 70.9°F (21.6°C). An average temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C) marks the nights in October.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 73%, October is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Huntsville, in October, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Huntsville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.9 days and collects up to 42.36" (1076mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Huntsville is 11h and 18min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Huntsville is 7.2h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during October leads to these instructions:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during October are 70.9°F (21.6°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in September is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month in Huntsville?

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Huntsville, the average relative humidity in October is 73%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout October, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in October?

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

What is the average length of the day in October in Huntsville?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Huntsville have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 7.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Huntsville?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Huntsville is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Huntsville, AL

Average temperature in October - Huntsville, AL
  • Average high temperature in October: 70.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Huntsville, AL

Average pressure in October - Huntsville, AL
  • Average pressure in October: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Huntsville, AL

Average wind speed in October - Huntsville, AL
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Huntsville, AL

Average humidity in October - Huntsville, AL
  • Average humidity in October: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Huntsville, AL

Average rainfall in October - Huntsville, AL
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in October
Huntsville, AL

Average rainfall days in October - Huntsville, AL
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Huntsville, AL

Average snowfall in October - Huntsville, AL
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Huntsville, AL

Average snowfall days in October - Huntsville, AL
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.9 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
Huntsville, AL

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Huntsville, AL
  • 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: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Huntsville, AL

Average sunshine days in October - Huntsville, AL
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Huntsville, AL

Average UV index in October - Huntsville, AL
  • Average UV index in October: 4

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

Average cloud cover in October
Huntsville, AL

Average cloud cover in October - Huntsville, AL
  • Average cloud cover in October: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Huntsville, AL

Average visibility in October - Huntsville, AL
  • 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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