Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
Fairfax experiences a noticeable temperature shift with the start of October, with average high-temperatures moving from an agreeable 72.5°F (22.5°C) in September to a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C). In the month of October, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 41.9°F (5.5°C).Humidity
May and October, with an average relative humidity of 68%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout October, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 99.2 rainfall days, and 12.13" (308mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Fairfax. Throughout October, in the average 1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fairfax, there are 45.6 snowfall days, and 11.42" (290mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day in Fairfax is 10h and 58min.On the first day of October in Fairfax, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 5.5h.UV index
In Fairfax, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during October translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
Fairfax, MN
- Average high temperature in October: 56.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 41.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).
Average pressure in October
Fairfax, MN
- Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Fairfax, MN
- Average wind speed in October: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).
Average humidity in October
Fairfax, MN
- Average humidity in October: 68%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (68%).
Average rainfall in October
Fairfax, MN
- Average rainfall in October: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").
Average rainfall days in October
Fairfax, MN
- Average rainfall days in October: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
Fairfax, MN
- Average snowfall in October: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Fairfax, MN
- Average snowfall days in October: 1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Fairfax, MN
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in October
Fairfax, MN
- Average sunshine days in October: 21.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Fairfax, MN
- Average UV index in October: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Fairfax, MN
- Average cloud cover in October: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in October
Fairfax, MN
- 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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