October weather forecast
Emporia, KS

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Weather in October

In October, the quintessential fall weather prevails in Emporia. It is marked by cooling temperatures and decreasing daylight hours. Autumn reaches its full blossom in this period, painting the city in vivid fall hues. The city's weather takes on a more chilly demeanor as Emporia gears up for the oncoming winter. Cloud cover starts to increase, marking a distinct departure from the bright summer days.

Temperature

Onset of October comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a warm 79.5°F (26.4°C) in September to a refreshing 66.4°F (19.1°C). Emporia registers a consistent average low-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) during October.

Humidity

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 66%.

Rainfall

In Emporia, during October, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. In Emporia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.6 days and collects up to 28.03" (712mm) 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 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.8 snowfall days, and 7.6" (193mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Emporia, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 11min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:25 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Emporia, Kansas, the average sunshine in October is 6.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in October translates into this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

In Emporia, 66.4°F (19.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 49.3°F (9.6°C) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the least humid month in Emporia?

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 66%.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Emporia, the average relative humidity in October is 66%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Emporia, Kansas, during October, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:25 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.7h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Emporia, KS

Average temperature in October - Emporia, KS
  • Average high temperature in October: 66.4°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 (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 49.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Emporia, KS

Average pressure in October - Emporia, KS
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Emporia, KS

Average wind speed in October - Emporia, KS
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Emporia, KS

Average humidity in October - Emporia, KS
  • Average humidity in October: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in October
Emporia, KS

Average rainfall in October - Emporia, KS
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in October
Emporia, KS

Average rainfall days in October - Emporia, KS
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Emporia, KS

Average snowfall in October - Emporia, KS
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Emporia, KS

Average snowfall days in October - Emporia, KS
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Emporia, KS

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Emporia, KS
  • 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Emporia, KS

Average sunshine days in October - Emporia, KS
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Emporia, KS

Average UV index in October - Emporia, KS
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Emporia, KS

Average cloud cover in October - Emporia, KS
  • Average cloud cover in October: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in October
Emporia, KS

Average visibility in October - Emporia, KS
  • 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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