October weather forecast
Yakima, WA

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The sweetly illuminated city of Yakima, Washington
The sweetly illuminated city of Yakima, Washington

Weather in October

October carries Yakima weather further into autumn. Bright yellows and warm oranges replace the lush greens of summer on city trees, displaying a spectacle of colors. October recedes from the intense heat and brightness of summer. Instead, it ushers in a period of calm freshness that contains undertones of the approaching winter chill. As residents brace themselves for the much colder days ahead, the moderate wind speed of 5.3mph (8.5km/h) adds a crisp nip to the air signaling winter's near arrival.

Temperature

Yakima's weather experiences a significant temperature drop with the arrival of October, falling from a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C) in September to a refreshing 60.1°F (15.6°C). Yakima experiences an average temperature drop to an icy 42.6°F (5.9°C) during October nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 60%.

Rainfall

In Yakima, in October, during 8 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Yakima, Washington, there are 82.2 rainfall days, and 5.43" (138mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Yakima, snow does not fall in April through August and October.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:41 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:47 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Yakima, Washington, is 7.1h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during October translates into the following guidance:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Yakima?

In Yakima, 60.1°F (15.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 42.6°F (5.9°C) is the average low-temperature during October.

What is the average humidity in October in Yakima?

In October, the average relative humidity in Yakima is 60%.

How much does it rain in Yakima in October?

In Yakima, in October, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Yakima?

In Yakima, snow does not fall in April through August and October.

Does it snow in Yakima in October?

In October, in Yakima, it doesn't snow. September is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Yakima have in October?

In October, the average day length in Yakima is 10h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Yakima?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Yakima, Washington, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:47 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Yakima?

The average sunshine duration in October in Yakima, Washington, is 7.1h.

How high is the UV index in October in Yakima?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Yakima, WA

Average temperature in October - Yakima, WA
  • Average high temperature in October: 60.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25.5°F).

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Average pressure in October
Yakima, WA

Average pressure in October - Yakima, WA
  • Average pressure in October: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Yakima, WA

Average wind speed in October - Yakima, WA
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in October
Yakima, WA

Average humidity in October - Yakima, WA
  • Average humidity in October: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (39%).

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Average rainfall in October
Yakima, WA

Average rainfall in October - Yakima, WA
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in October
Yakima, WA

Average rainfall days in October - Yakima, WA
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Yakima, WA

Average snowfall in October - Yakima, WA
  • Average snowfall in October: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Yakima, WA

Average snowfall days in October - Yakima, WA
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Yakima, WA

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Yakima, WA
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Yakima, WA

Average sunshine days in October - Yakima, WA
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15.8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Yakima, WA

Average UV index in October - Yakima, WA
  • Average UV index in October: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in October
Yakima, WA

Average cloud cover in October - Yakima, WA
  • Average cloud cover in October: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in October
Yakima, WA

Average visibility in October - Yakima, WA
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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