October weather forecast
Hammond, LA

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Weather in October

The fall season is in full effect by October in Hammond, marking a significant transformation from the summer weather. Temperatures take on a more comfortable range, with cool mornings and moderate midday weather. Compared to September, October experiences slightly lesser rainfall spread across fewer days. Leaves start to reflect a vivid tapestry of colors, painting a mesmerizing autumn picture. As October winds down, it sets the stage for the gradually approaching winter season.

Temperature

The transition into October subtly indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a warm 79.7°F (26.5°C) from September's tropical 88°F (31.1°C). During October, the temperature is averaged to a low of 60.8°F (16°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout October, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.3 rainfall days, and 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through November are months without snowfall in Hammond.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.9h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 79.7°F (26.5°C) and a low-temperature of 60.8°F (16°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 104°F (40°C).

What is the least humid month in Hammond?

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

What is the average humidity in October in Hammond?

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

How many days does it rain in October?

In Hammond, in October, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

February through November are months without snowfall.

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

The average day length in October is 11h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Hammond is 6.9h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In Hammond, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Hammond, LA

Average temperature in October - Hammond, LA
  • Average high temperature in October: 79.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 60.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Hammond, LA

Average pressure in October - Hammond, LA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Hammond, LA

Average wind speed in October - Hammond, LA
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.6mph).

Average humidity in October
Hammond, LA

Average humidity in October - Hammond, LA
  • Average humidity in October: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in October
Hammond, LA

Average rainfall in October - Hammond, LA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.14").

Average rainfall days in October
Hammond, LA

Average rainfall days in October - Hammond, LA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Hammond, LA

Average snowfall in October - Hammond, LA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Hammond, LA

Average snowfall days in October - Hammond, LA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Hammond, LA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Hammond, LA
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Hammond, LA

Average sunshine days in October - Hammond, LA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).

Average UV index in October
Hammond, LA

Average UV index in October - Hammond, LA
  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in October
Hammond, LA

Average cloud cover in October - Hammond, LA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Hammond, LA

Average visibility in October - Hammond, LA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, April, June, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, May, July and September (5mi).

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