October weather forecast
Riga, MI

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Riga, Michigan, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in October, with a decline from a pleasant 73.2°F (22.9°C) in September to a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C). The low-temperature averages to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) during the nights of October.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 75%, October is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout October, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.3 rainfall days, and 9.41" (239mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Riga, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.4 days and aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Riga, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 6:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.8h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In October, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Riga, is 60.4°F (15.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 45.5°F (7.5°C).

What is the least humid month?

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Riga, the average relative humidity in October is 75%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Riga, Michigan, in October, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 6:30 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Riga is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Riga, MI

Average temperature in October - Riga, MI
  • Average high temperature in October: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Riga, MI

Average pressure in October - Riga, MI
  • Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Riga, MI

Average wind speed in October - Riga, MI
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in October
Riga, MI

Average humidity in October - Riga, MI
  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in October
Riga, MI

Average rainfall in October - Riga, MI
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.22").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in October
Riga, MI

Average rainfall days in October - Riga, MI
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Riga, MI

Average snowfall in October - Riga, MI
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Riga, MI

Average snowfall days in October - Riga, MI
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Riga, MI

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Riga, MI
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Riga, MI

Average sunshine days in October - Riga, MI
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Riga, MI

Average UV index in October - Riga, MI
  • Average UV index in October: 2

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

Average cloud cover in October
Riga, MI

Average cloud cover in October - Riga, MI
  • Average cloud cover in October: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Riga, MI

Average visibility in October - Riga, MI
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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