October weather forecast
Backus, MN

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Backus, Minnesota, is another fresh autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and an average low of 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

October brings a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from a pleasant 68.4°F (20.2°C) in September to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). Backus, during October nights, observes an average temperature of 37°F (2.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 77%.

Rainfall

In Backus, in October, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 110.5 rainfall days, and 17.87" (454mm) 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 4.9 snowfall days, it receives 1.85" (47mm) of snow. In Backus, during the entire year, snow falls for 94.6 days and aggregates up to 27.52" (699mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 10h and 52min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Backus, the average sunshine in October is 4.9h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during October morphs into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

The high-temperature during October is 50.9°F (10.5°C) and the low-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 77%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Backus, in October, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows in Backus. Throughout October, in the average 4.9 snowfall days, it receives 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Backus?

The average day length in October in Backus, Minnesota, is 10h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Backus, the average sunshine duration in October is 4.9h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Backus, MN

Average temperature in October - Backus, MN
  • Average high temperature in October: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 37°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Backus, MN

Average pressure in October - Backus, MN
  • Average pressure in October: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Backus, MN

Average wind speed in October - Backus, MN
  • Average wind speed in October: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Backus, MN

Average humidity in October - Backus, MN
  • Average humidity in October: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (70%).

Average rainfall in October
Backus, MN

Average rainfall in October - Backus, MN
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in October
Backus, MN

Average rainfall days in October - Backus, MN
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Backus, MN

Average snowfall in October - Backus, MN
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Backus, MN

Average snowfall days in October - Backus, MN
  • Average snowfall days in October: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Backus, MN

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Backus, MN
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Backus, MN

Average sunshine days in October - Backus, MN
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).

Average UV index in October
Backus, MN

Average UV index in October - Backus, MN
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Backus, MN

Average cloud cover in October - Backus, MN
  • Average cloud cover in October: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in October
Backus, MN

Average visibility in October - Backus, MN
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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