October weather forecast
Natchitoches, LA

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Night neon light rays fall on the ancient building that holds the Minor Basilica in Natchitoches, Louisiana
Night neon light rays fall on the ancient building that holds the Minor Basilica in Natchitoches, Louisiana

Weather in October

October in Natchitoches, Louisiana, significantly exemplifies autumn's charm with dropping temperatures and shorter days. Temperatures retreat considerably from September's warmth, gravitating towards a more soothing range of values. Rainfall reduces mildly too, rendering more dry days for the citizens. Daily sunshine hours contract further, compelling the city into earlier dusk. November sharpens these characteristics, paving the way for the onset of winter, with lower temperatures, shortened daylight hours, and marginally higher rainfall in prospect.

Temperature

October ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from September's tropical 88.9°F (31.6°C) to a moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C). An average low-temperature of 57.6°F (14.2°C) is expected during October.

Humidity

August and October, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Natchitoches, in October, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.7 rainfall days, and 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Natchitoches, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 23min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Natchitoches, the average sunshine in October is 6.4h.

UV index

In Natchitoches, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 78.4°F (25.8°C) and 57.6°F (14.2°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 104°F (40°C).

What is the least humid month?

The months with the lowest humidity in Natchitoches are August and October, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Natchitoches, the average relative humidity in October is 71%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Natchitoches, Louisiana, in October, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Natchitoches, snow does not fall in April through November.

How many hours of daylight does Natchitoches have in October?

In Natchitoches, the average day length in October is 11h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in October?

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

Average temperature in October - Natchitoches, LA
  • Average high temperature in October: 78.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 57.6°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Natchitoches, LA

Average pressure in October - Natchitoches, LA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Natchitoches, LA

Average wind speed in October - Natchitoches, LA
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Natchitoches, LA

Average humidity in October - Natchitoches, LA
  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Natchitoches, LA

Average rainfall in October - Natchitoches, LA
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.3").

Average rainfall days in October
Natchitoches, LA

Average rainfall days in October - Natchitoches, LA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Natchitoches, LA

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

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

Average snowfall days in October
Natchitoches, LA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

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

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

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Natchitoches, LA

Average sunshine days in October - Natchitoches, LA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Natchitoches, LA

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Natchitoches, LA

Average cloud cover in October - Natchitoches, LA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 30

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

Average visibility in October
Natchitoches, LA

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

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

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