October weather forecast
Malta, MT

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Weather in October

Twinkling October initiates the transition from fall to winter in Malta. A significant drop in temperatures to 54.3°F (12.4°C) high signals the approaching chill. Alongside the falling mercury, the city experiences gradual leaf-fall painting a beautiful autumn palette. Shorter days and reduced sunshine hours indicate a gradual return to winter. Winters gears start to resurface, as Malta heads towards the cold season again.

Temperature

As Malta welcomes October, there is a noticeable shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from September's pleasant 70.9°F (21.6°C) to a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C). Malta records a mean low-temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C) in October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 58%.

Rainfall

In Malta, in October, during 8.4 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103.3 rainfall days, and 11.81" (300mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Malta, during October, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 59.6 snowfall days, and 20.28" (515mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 48min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:53 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during October translates into the following guidance:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

The high-temperature, in October, in Malta, records 54.3°F (12.4°C), while the low-temperature is 39.4°F (4.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 58%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Malta, during October, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in October?

In Malta, during October, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

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

In October, the average day length is 10h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of the month, in Malta, Montana, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:53 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Malta have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Malta, MT

Average temperature in October - Malta, MT
  • Average high temperature in October: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 39.4°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 (11.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Malta, MT

Average pressure in October - Malta, MT
  • Average pressure in October: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Malta, MT

Average wind speed in October - Malta, MT
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Malta, MT

Average humidity in October - Malta, MT
  • Average humidity in October: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in October
Malta, MT

Average rainfall in October - Malta, MT
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.87"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.89").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.55").

Average rainfall days in October
Malta, MT

Average rainfall days in October - Malta, MT
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Malta, MT

Average snowfall in October - Malta, MT
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.22"

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

Average snowfall days in October
Malta, MT

Average snowfall days in October - Malta, MT
  • Average snowfall days in October: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Malta, MT

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Malta, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Malta, MT

Average sunshine days in October - Malta, MT
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Malta, MT

Average UV index in October - Malta, MT
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Malta, MT

Average cloud cover in October - Malta, MT
  • Average cloud cover in October: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in October
Malta, MT

Average visibility in October - Malta, MT
  • 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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