October weather forecast
Cheongju, South Korea

October ushers in autumn completely, with a continual drop in temperature, rainfall, and humidity. An impressive decrease in rainfall brings the monthly downpour to nearly a third of September's total. The city's weather becomes dryer and cooler, with temperature highs dropping to a comfortable 20.7°C (69.3°F). As the month progresses, the weather morphs dramatically from the hot humid summer to a cooler, drier autumn.

Temperature

A shift in Cheongju's weather is observed as September turns into October, with the average high temperature reducing from a warm 26.3°C (79.3°F) to a pleasant 20.7°C (69.3°F). Despite the stark contrast with daytime temperatures, Cheongju's October nights average at a chilly 8.5°C (47.3°F).

Humidity

In Cheongju, the average relative humidity in October is 70.4%.

Rainfall

In Cheongju, South Korea, in October, during 6.5 rainfall days, 50mm (1.97") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cheongju, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.1 days and collects up to 1239mm (48.78") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Cheongju, South Korea, is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 17:34 KST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Cheongju is 6.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Cheongju is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during October leads to these instructions:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.