October weather forecast
Side Lake, MN

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Side Lake, Minnesota, is another chilly autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 49.3°F (9.6°C) and min 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

A distinct shift in the average high-temperature is signaled in October, moving down from a refreshing 66.2°F (19°C) in September to a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C). Side Lake reports a consistent average low-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) throughout October nights.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Side Lake, in October, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Side Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.8 days and collects up to 22.17" (563mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 5.9 snowfall days, it receives 3.62" (92mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 112.1 snowfall days, and 48.27" (1226mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Side Lake is 10h and 50min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Side Lake, the average sunshine in October is 4.3h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Side Lake is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Side Lake are 49.3°F (9.6°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Side Lake, the average relative humidity in October is 80%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout October, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 5.9 snowfall days, it receives 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Side Lake, the average day length in October is 10h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 4.3h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Side Lake, MN

Average temperature in October - Side Lake, MN
  • Average high temperature in October: 49.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°F).

Average pressure in October
Side Lake, MN

Average pressure in October - Side Lake, MN
  • Average pressure in October: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Side Lake, MN

Average wind speed in October - Side Lake, MN
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Side Lake, MN

Average humidity in October - Side Lake, MN
  • Average humidity in October: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Side Lake, MN

Average rainfall in October - Side Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.94").

Average rainfall days in October
Side Lake, MN

Average rainfall days in October - Side Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Side Lake, MN

Average snowfall in October - Side Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall in October: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Side Lake, MN

Average snowfall days in October - Side Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall days in October: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Side Lake, MN

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Side Lake, MN

Average sunshine days in October - Side Lake, MN
  • Average sunshine days in October: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Side Lake, MN

Average UV index in October - Side Lake, MN
  • Average UV index in October: 2

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

Average cloud cover in October
Side Lake, MN

Average cloud cover in October - Side Lake, MN
  • Average cloud cover in October: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 83).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in October
Side Lake, MN

Average visibility in October - Side Lake, MN
  • Average visibility in October: 5mi

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

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