October weather forecast
Sanford, MI

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Sanford, Michigan, is another mild autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 57.9°F (14.4°C) and an average low of 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

The transition into October is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from an agreeable 70.9°F (21.6°C) in September to a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C). Sanford anticipates an average minimum temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C) in the month of October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout October, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 104.3 rainfall days, and 8.98" (228mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 51.8 snowfall days, and 6.5" (165mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 0min.
On the first day of October in Sanford, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 7:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 6:29 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.3h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

Sanford in October has an average high-temperature of 57.9°F (14.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Sanford, Michigan, the average relative humidity in October is 78%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Sanford, in October, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Sanford?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 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 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October in Sanford, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 7:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 6:29 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Sanford?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.3h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Sanford, MI

Average temperature in October - Sanford, MI
  • Average high temperature in October: 57.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Sanford, MI

Average pressure in October - Sanford, MI
  • Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Sanford, MI

Average wind speed in October - Sanford, MI
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Sanford, MI

Average humidity in October - Sanford, MI
  • Average humidity in October: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (75%).

Average rainfall in October
Sanford, MI

Average rainfall in October - Sanford, MI
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.34").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in October
Sanford, MI

Average rainfall days in October - Sanford, MI
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Sanford, MI

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Sanford, MI

Average snowfall days in October - Sanford, MI
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Sanford, MI
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Sanford, MI

Average sunshine days in October - Sanford, MI
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Sanford, MI

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Sanford, MI

Average cloud cover in October - Sanford, MI
  • Average cloud cover in October: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Sanford, MI

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

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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