October weather forecast
Moorhead, MT

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Moorhead, Montana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39°F (3.9°C) and 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Temperature

In Moorhead, stepping into October signifies a significant temperature decrement, moving down from September's moderately hot 74.1°F (23.4°C) to a mild 56.8°F (13.8°C). In Moorhead, the nighttime temperature averages to a cold 39°F (3.9°C) during October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 57%.

Rainfall

In Moorhead, in October, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Moorhead, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.6 days and collects up to 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In October, it is snowing for 2.8 days. Throughout October, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated. In Moorhead, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.3 days and aggregates up to 28.82" (732mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:52 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during October morphs into the following directions:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and a low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Moorhead?

In October, the average relative humidity is 57%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Moorhead, in October, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in October?

In Moorhead, Montana, in October, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Moorhead have in October?

In Moorhead, the average day length in October is 10h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:52 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Moorhead have in October?

In Moorhead, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.8h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Moorhead, MT

Average temperature in October - Moorhead, MT
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (16.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Moorhead, MT

Average pressure in October - Moorhead, MT
  • Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Moorhead, MT

Average wind speed in October - Moorhead, MT
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and December (6.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Moorhead, MT

Average humidity in October - Moorhead, MT
  • Average humidity in October: 57%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

Average rainfall in October
Moorhead, MT

Average rainfall in October - Moorhead, MT
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in October
Moorhead, MT

Average rainfall days in October - Moorhead, MT
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Moorhead, MT

Average snowfall in October - Moorhead, MT
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Moorhead, MT

Average snowfall days in October - Moorhead, MT
  • Average snowfall days in October: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

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

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Moorhead, MT

Average sunshine days in October - Moorhead, MT
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Moorhead, MT

Average UV index in October - Moorhead, MT
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Moorhead, MT

Average cloud cover in October - Moorhead, MT
  • Average cloud cover in October: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in October
Moorhead, MT

Average visibility in October - Moorhead, 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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