Temperatures in October
It's cool in October in Ketchikan with an average temperature of 12°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 9°C to a high of 14°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 8°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Ketchikan in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Ketchikan with cool temperatures, averaging around 13°C during the day and nights close to 8°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature drops to around 12°C, with nights close to 8°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Ketchikan will be around 10°C, with nights close to 5°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Ketchikan is 12°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 430 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance this month is 62% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Ketchikan. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Ketchikan in October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
12°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
14°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
9°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
430 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
19 days | 14 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Ketchikan?
After some sun? Then October isn’t the best time to be in Ketchikan. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Ketchikan in October
With 19°C, Ketchikan hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 3°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -2°C to a high of 14°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Ketchikan
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Ketchikan, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Ketchikan
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Ketchikan, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 19 days of rain in Ketchikan.
Daily UV Index in October in Ketchikan
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Ketchikan, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Ketchikan Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Ketchikan, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Ketchikan Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Ketchikan, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Ketchikan
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Average Weather in Ketchikan by Month
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