October weather forecast
Box Elder, MT

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Box Elder, Montana, is another fresh autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 38.3°F (3.5°C) and max 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

In Box Elder, the average high-temperature in October drops, from an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C) in September, to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). Box Elder's average low-temperature in the month of October is recorded at a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 60%.

Rainfall

In Box Elder, during October, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. In Box Elder, Montana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.8 days and collects up to 11.26" (286mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Box Elder, in October, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 55.7 snowfall days, and 22.09" (561mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 6:58 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 6:01 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Box Elder, the average sunshine in October is 6.6h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during October translates into these guidelines:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Box Elder, is 54.5°F (12.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Box Elder, the average relative humidity in October is 60%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Box Elder, during October, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in October?

In Box Elder, in October, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 10h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 6:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 6:01 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Box Elder, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Box Elder?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Box Elder.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Box Elder, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Box Elder, MT

Average temperature in October - Box Elder, MT
  • Average high temperature in October: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (14°F).

Average pressure in October
Box Elder, MT

Average pressure in October - Box Elder, MT
  • Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Box Elder, MT

Average wind speed in October - Box Elder, MT
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Box Elder, MT

Average humidity in October - Box Elder, MT
  • Average humidity in October: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in October
Box Elder, MT

Average rainfall in October - Box Elder, MT
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.43").

Average rainfall days in October
Box Elder, MT

Average rainfall days in October - Box Elder, MT
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Box Elder, MT

Average snowfall in October - Box Elder, MT
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Box Elder, MT

Average snowfall days in October - Box Elder, MT
  • Average snowfall days in October: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Box Elder, MT

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Box Elder, MT
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Box Elder, MT

Average sunshine days in October - Box Elder, MT
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Box Elder, MT

Average UV index in October - Box Elder, MT
  • 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Box Elder, MT

Average cloud cover in October - Box Elder, MT
  • Average cloud cover in October: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in October
Box Elder, MT

Average visibility in October - Box Elder, MT
  • 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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