Hobart weather in October
In October, Hobart sees average daytime highs of 62°F and overnight lows near 46°F, with 3.3 in of precipitation across 9.9 wet days and about 10.9 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 67°F in the first days to 56°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 35% of the time in October, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 36 min at the start of October to 10 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Hobart's 4th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Hobart's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 62°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 46°
- 7th coldest
- Precipitation
- 3.3 in
- 9.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 54 min
- 6:08 AM – 5:00 PM
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 10 mph
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.17 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.2
- out of 10
Hobart is city in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America.
- Density
- 411/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1889
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Highs ease over the month, from about 67°F in the first days to 56°F by the end.
A typical October day in Hobart reaches about 62°F in the afternoon and slips back to 46°F overnight — a 15°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 50°F and 74°F. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 12°F cooler than September and about 14°F warmer than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 |
| Avg low (°F) | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68 | 51 |
| 2 | 68 | 51 |
| 3 | 67 | 51 |
| 4 | 67 | 50 |
| 5 | 67 | 50 |
| 6 | 66 | 50 |
| 7 | 66 | 49 |
| 8 | 65 | 49 |
| 9 | 65 | 49 |
| 10 | 65 | 48 |
| 11 | 64 | 48 |
| 12 | 64 | 47 |
| 13 | 63 | 47 |
| 14 | 63 | 47 |
| 15 | 62 | 46 |
| 16 | 62 | 46 |
| 17 | 61 | 46 |
| 18 | 61 | 45 |
| 19 | 60 | 45 |
| 20 | 60 | 45 |
| 21 | 59 | 44 |
| 22 | 59 | 44 |
| 23 | 58 | 44 |
| 24 | 58 | 44 |
| 25 | 57 | 43 |
| 26 | 57 | 43 |
| 27 | 56 | 42 |
| 28 | 56 | 42 |
| 29 | 56 | 42 |
| 30 | 55 | 41 |
| 31 | 55 | 41 |
How October really feels in Hobart
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
October sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Hobart weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 6th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 20° | 2.6 | 9.7 | 6.7 | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 35° / 22° | 2.1 | 7.7 | 5.2 | 10.3 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 45° / 31° | 3.0 | 10.4 | 3.2 | 11.7 | 1.1 |
| Apr | 57° / 41° | 4.2 | 12.2 | 1 | 13.1 | 3.8 |
| May | 68° / 52° | 4.4 | 12.6 | 0 | 14.3 | 5.9 |
| Jun | 78° / 62° | 4.0 | 11.8 | 0 | 14.9 | 6.4 |
| Jul | 82° / 67° | 3.9 | 12.1 | 0 | 14.7 | 6.2 |
| Aug | 80° / 65° | 3.8 | 10.7 | 0 | 13.7 | 6.6 |
| Sep | 74° / 57° | 3.1 | 8.9 | 0 | 12.3 | 7.0 |
| Oct | 62° / 46° | 3.3 | 9.9 | 0.2 | 10.9 | 5.2 |
| Nov | 48° / 35° | 2.9 | 9.4 | 1.5 | 9.7 | 1.8 |
| Dec | 37° / 26° | 2.4 | 9.1 | 4.4 | 9 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 35% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 51%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 |
| Cloudier (%) | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 47 |
| 2 | 54 | 46 |
| 3 | 54 | 46 |
| 4 | 54 | 46 |
| 5 | 54 | 46 |
| 6 | 53 | 47 |
| 7 | 53 | 47 |
| 8 | 53 | 47 |
| 9 | 53 | 47 |
| 10 | 53 | 47 |
| 11 | 53 | 47 |
| 12 | 53 | 47 |
| 13 | 53 | 47 |
| 14 | 51 | 49 |
| 15 | 51 | 49 |
| 16 | 50 | 50 |
| 17 | 50 | 50 |
| 18 | 49 | 51 |
| 19 | 48 | 52 |
| 20 | 47 | 53 |
| 21 | 46 | 54 |
| 22 | 46 | 54 |
| 23 | 44 | 56 |
| 24 | 44 | 56 |
| 25 | 43 | 57 |
| 26 | 43 | 57 |
| 27 | 43 | 57 |
| 28 | 42 | 58 |
| 29 | 41 | 59 |
| 30 | 41 | 59 |
| 31 | 40 | 60 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Hobart gets around 3.3 in of rain and snow over 9.9 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 31% and peaks near 33% on the wettest days, and about 0 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
| Snow chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 0 |
| 2 | 29 | 0 |
| 3 | 29 | 0 |
| 4 | 29 | 0 |
| 5 | 29 | 0 |
| 6 | 30 | 0 |
| 7 | 30 | 0 |
| 8 | 30 | 0 |
| 9 | 30 | 0 |
| 10 | 30 | 0 |
| 11 | 30 | 0 |
| 12 | 31 | 0 |
| 13 | 31 | 0 |
| 14 | 31 | 0 |
| 15 | 31 | 0 |
| 16 | 31 | 0 |
| 17 | 32 | 0 |
| 18 | 32 | 0 |
| 19 | 33 | 0 |
| 20 | 33 | 0 |
| 21 | 33 | 1 |
| 22 | 33 | 1 |
| 23 | 33 | 1 |
| 24 | 33 | 1 |
| 25 | 33 | 1 |
| 26 | 33 | 1 |
| 27 | 33 | 1 |
| 28 | 33 | 2 |
| 29 | 33 | 2 |
| 30 | 32 | 2 |
| 31 | 32 | 2 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the dry band about 87% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 85 | 85 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 95 |
| Comfortable (%) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Humid (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 73 | 15 | 8 | 4 |
| 2 | 74 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| 3 | 75 | 14 | 8 | 3 |
| 4 | 76 | 13 | 8 | 3 |
| 5 | 78 | 13 | 7 | 2 |
| 6 | 79 | 12 | 7 | 2 |
| 7 | 80 | 11 | 7 | 2 |
| 8 | 81 | 11 | 6 | 2 |
| 9 | 82 | 10 | 6 | 2 |
| 10 | 85 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| 11 | 85 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| 12 | 87 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| 13 | 87 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| 14 | 88 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 15 | 90 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | 91 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | 91 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | 91 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | 92 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | 92 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 21 | 92 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 22 | 92 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 23 | 92 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 24 | 93 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | 93 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | 93 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | 93 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | 93 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | 94 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | 94 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | 95 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Wind in October
Winds average 10 mph in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 9 mph on the calmest days to 10 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | light breeze |
| 2 | 9 | light breeze |
| 3 | 9 | light breeze |
| 4 | 9 | light breeze |
| 5 | 9 | light breeze |
| 6 | 9 | light breeze |
| 7 | 9 | light breeze |
| 8 | 9 | light breeze |
| 9 | 9 | light breeze |
| 10 | 10 | light breeze |
| 11 | 10 | light breeze |
| 12 | 10 | light breeze |
| 13 | 10 | light breeze |
| 14 | 10 | light breeze |
| 15 | 10 | light breeze |
| 16 | 10 | light breeze |
| 17 | 10 | light breeze |
| 18 | 10 | light breeze |
| 19 | 10 | light breeze |
| 20 | 10 | light breeze |
| 21 | 10 | light breeze |
| 22 | 10 | light breeze |
| 23 | 10 | light breeze |
| 24 | 10 | light breeze |
| 25 | 10 | light breeze |
| 26 | 10 | light breeze |
| 27 | 10 | light breeze |
| 28 | 10 | light breeze |
| 29 | 10 | light breeze |
| 30 | 10 | light breeze |
| 31 | 10 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 36 min at the start of October to 10 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 84 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:51 AM to 6:26 AM, and sunset from 5:25 PM to 4:39 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:26 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:25 | 5:23 | 5:21 | 5:20 | 5:18 | 5:16 | 5:15 | 5:13 | 5:11 | 5:10 | 5:08 | 5:06 | 5:05 | 5:03 | 5:02 | 5:00 | 4:58 | 4:57 | 4:55 | 4:54 | 4:52 | 4:51 | 4:50 | 4:48 | 4:47 | 4:45 | 4:44 | 4:43 | 4:41 | 4:40 | 4:39 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.6 | 5:51 | 5:25 |
| 2 | 11.5 | 5:52 | 5:23 |
| 3 | 11.5 | 5:53 | 5:21 |
| 4 | 11.4 | 5:55 | 5:20 |
| 5 | 11.4 | 5:56 | 5:18 |
| 6 | 11.3 | 5:57 | 5:16 |
| 7 | 11.3 | 5:58 | 5:15 |
| 8 | 11.2 | 5:59 | 5:13 |
| 9 | 11.2 | 6:00 | 5:11 |
| 10 | 11.1 | 6:01 | 5:10 |
| 11 | 11.1 | 6:02 | 5:08 |
| 12 | 11.0 | 6:04 | 5:06 |
| 13 | 11.0 | 6:05 | 5:05 |
| 14 | 11.0 | 6:06 | 5:03 |
| 15 | 10.9 | 6:07 | 5:02 |
| 16 | 10.9 | 6:08 | 5:00 |
| 17 | 10.8 | 6:09 | 4:58 |
| 18 | 10.8 | 6:11 | 4:57 |
| 19 | 10.7 | 6:12 | 4:55 |
| 20 | 10.7 | 6:13 | 4:54 |
| 21 | 10.6 | 6:14 | 4:52 |
| 22 | 10.6 | 6:15 | 4:51 |
| 23 | 10.6 | 6:16 | 4:50 |
| 24 | 10.5 | 6:18 | 4:48 |
| 25 | 10.5 | 6:19 | 4:47 |
| 26 | 10.4 | 6:20 | 4:45 |
| 27 | 10.4 | 6:21 | 4:44 |
| 28 | 10.3 | 6:22 | 4:43 |
| 29 | 10.3 | 6:24 | 4:41 |
| 30 | 10.3 | 6:25 | 4:40 |
| 31 | 10.2 | 6:26 | 4:39 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 3.17 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.6 kWh/m² to a high of 6.59 kWh/m² in June across the year — October's 3.17 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.5 | Moderate |
Is October a good time to visit Hobart?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Hobart for sightseeing.
What to pack for Hobart in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Hobart sees daytime highs around 62°F and nights near 46°F. Worth packing: a warm layer and rain gear. About 10 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Hobart in October
The nearest coast averages about 58°F in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 9 mi away) is warmest in August at about 73°F and coldest in February near 35°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 10 to Sep 16 — about 2.3 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 38 | 35 | 35 | 39 | 46 | 59 | 70 | 73 | 68 | 58 | 49 | 42 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | Bracing |
| Feb | 35 | Bracing |
| Mar | 35 | Bracing |
| Apr | 39 | Bracing |
| May | 46 | Bracing |
| Jun | 59 | Cool |
| Jul | 70 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 73 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 68 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 58 | Bracing |
| Nov | 49 | Bracing |
| Dec | 42 | Bracing |
UV index in Hobart in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 3 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Hobart peaks around June 21 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Hobart in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Hobart is worst in July — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× the cleanest month (October, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 17 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Hobart?
Hobart sits at 41.5°N, 87.3°W, 623 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Portage, 5.0 mi away.
Topography around Hobart
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Hobart.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Hobart has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 121 ft around an average of 640 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 344 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 669 ft.
The land around Hobart is covered by trees (52%) within 2 miles, trees (38%) within 10 miles, and cropland (39%) and water (25%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Hobart (41.5323°, -87.255°, elevation 623 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).