October weather forecast
Blackfoot, ID

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Weather in October

October in Blackfoot marks the full arrival of the autumn season, with cooler temperatures and shorter daylight hours than in September. This month marks a transition into the colder part of the year, indicating the onset of winter. Snowfall in October mildly increases to 0.35" (9mm), foreshadowing the upcoming snow-covered season. With chillier evenings, warm jackets become a necessity during this month. If you are an autumn leaves enthusiast, October will give you the most beautiful color palette.

Temperature

The start of October signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a warm 73.8°F (23.2°C) in September to a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C). Blackfoot encounters an average low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) during October nights.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 55%.

Rainfall

In Blackfoot, in October, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.8 rainfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In October, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout October, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 69.9 snowfall days, and 29.37" (746mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 6:21 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 7.6h.

UV index

In Blackfoot, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during October translates into the following guidance:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Blackfoot?

The high-temperature during October is 55.9°F (13.3°C) and the low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Blackfoot?

In Blackfoot, the average relative humidity in October is 55%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Blackfoot, in October, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in October?

In October, it is snowing for 1.5 days. Throughout October, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 6:21 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Blackfoot?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 7.6h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in October
Blackfoot, ID

Average temperature in October - Blackfoot, ID
  • Average high temperature in October: 55.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Blackfoot, ID

Average pressure in October - Blackfoot, ID
  • Average pressure in October: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.3"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Blackfoot, ID

Average wind speed in October - Blackfoot, ID
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Blackfoot, ID

Average humidity in October - Blackfoot, ID
  • Average humidity in October: 55%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (34%).

Average rainfall in October
Blackfoot, ID

Average rainfall in October - Blackfoot, ID
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.39").

Average rainfall days in October
Blackfoot, ID

Average rainfall days in October - Blackfoot, ID
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Blackfoot, ID

Average snowfall in October - Blackfoot, ID
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Blackfoot, ID

Average snowfall days in October - Blackfoot, ID
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Blackfoot, ID

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Blackfoot, ID
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Blackfoot, ID

Average sunshine days in October - Blackfoot, ID
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Blackfoot, ID

Average UV index in October - Blackfoot, ID
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Blackfoot, ID

Average cloud cover in October - Blackfoot, ID
  • Average cloud cover in October: 21

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in October
Blackfoot, ID

Average visibility in October - Blackfoot, ID
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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