October weather - Autumn 2024

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 sea temperature 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

A beautiful panorama of the famous St Elias Mountain covered in snow and clouds, with a view of the Hubbard Glacier, Yakutat, Alaska

Weather in October

October brings further signs of winter's approach in Yakutat, Alaska, as temperatures drop and rainfall increases. Intensified autumn cold is reflected in the downward shift of the temperature to 47.3°F (8.5°C). In a shift from September’s weather, heavier downpours are recorded while the number of sunshine days continues to decrease. Sea temperatures gradually decrease, contributing to the cooling weather conditions. Ironically, despite the cooling temperatures, atmospheric pressure rises, adding to autumn's subtle climatic complexity.

Temperature

Yakutat's weather subtly changes with the onset of October, barely falling from a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) in September to a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C). October records a small disparity from daytime temperatures, marking an average low-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

October is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.1 days and accumulates 8.54" (217mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45.2 snowfall days, and 45.31" (1151mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Yakutat, in October, the average water temperature is 50°F (10°C).
Note: At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:39 am and sunset at 5:25 pm AKDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during October translates into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Updated: Jun 3, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Yakutat in October?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Yakutat, is 47.3°F (8.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 74%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is October, when the rain falls for 19.1 days and typically aggregates up to 8.54" (217mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 19.1 days. Throughout October, 8.54" (217mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the ocean temperature in October?

In Yakutat, Alaska, in October, the average water temperature is 50°F (10°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

How many hours of daylight does Yakutat have in October?

In October, the average day length is 10h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:39 am and sunset at 5:25 pm AKDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Yakutat, the average sunshine duration in October is 4h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S October N D

Sep

October

Nov

Average high temperature

54.9°F 12.7°C

47.3°F 8.5°C

39°F 3.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.1mph 13km/h

9.9mph 15.9km/h

11.9mph 19.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.4

6.4

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.1

10.7

10.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Yakutat, AK

Average high temperature in October: 47.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (59.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

Average low temperature in October: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (53.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Yakutat, AK

Average pressure in October: 29.78"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (30.02"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (29.69"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Yakutat, AK

Average wind speed in October: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity in October
Yakutat, AK

Average humidity in October: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Yakutat, AK

Average rainfall in October: 8.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (8.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (2.32").

Average rainfall days in October
Yakutat, AK

Average rainfall days in October: 19.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Yakutat, AK

Average snowfall in October: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Yakutat, AK

Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in October
Yakutat, AK

Average sea temperature in October: 50°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (57°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March and April (43°F).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Yakutat, AK

Average daylight in October: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine in October: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Yakutat, AK

Average sunshine days in October: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (10.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Yakutat, AK

Average UV index in October: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Yakutat, AK

Average cloud cover in October: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 55).

Average visibility in October
Yakutat, AK

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).

October weather forecast
Yakutat, AK

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