The weather in October in Skagway

It's cool in October in Skagway with an average temperature of 10°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 7°C to a high of 13°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 7°C.

Looking for sun? October isn’t a good month to be in Skagway. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Skagway, Alaska. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 19°C in 2022, Skagway reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -1°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -4°C to a highest value of 15°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In October, there is an average of 105 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 8,6 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in October for Skagway

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Skagway. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  Skagway New York
Average temperature 10°C 21°C
Max. temperature 13°C 26°C
Min. temperature 3°C -5°C
Total precipitation 105 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 14 days 13 days
Total snowfall 8,6 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 5 days 0 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Skagway with cool temps, averaging around 12°C during the day and nights around 6°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 10°C, with nights around 6°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Skagway is around 8°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October in Skagway, Alaska. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Skagway

Temperature in October in Skagway over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Skagway, Alaska. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in October in Skagway

Total precipitation in October in Skagway over the years

Daily Snowfall in October in Skagway

Snowfall in October in Skagway per year

Daily UV index in October in Skagway

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Skagway, 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.

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Average weather in Skagway by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Skagway. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.