October weather forecast
Sunburst, MT

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Sunburst, Montana, is another fresh autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.2°F (2.9°C) and max 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Temperature

The beginning of October marks a clear shift in the average high-temperature, receding from September's pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) to a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C). During the month of October, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 59%.

Rainfall

In Sunburst, in October, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 84.2 rainfall days, and 9.29" (236mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Sunburst, during October, snow falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow. In Sunburst, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.7 days and aggregates up to 20.47" (520mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Sunburst, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 46min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 7:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 6:08 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Sunburst, 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

During October, Sunburst experiences an average high-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C) and a low-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Sunburst, the average relative humidity in October is 59%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Sunburst, during October, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Sunburst in October?

In Sunburst, in October, during 2.6 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sunburst have in October?

In October, the average day length is 10h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 7:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 6:08 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sunburst have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Sunburst, MT

Average temperature in October - Sunburst, MT
  • Average high temperature in October: 53.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (15.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Sunburst, MT

Average pressure in October - Sunburst, MT
  • Average pressure in October: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Sunburst, MT

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Sunburst, MT

Average humidity in October - Sunburst, MT
  • Average humidity in October: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

Average rainfall in October
Sunburst, MT

Average rainfall in October - Sunburst, MT
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.39").

Average rainfall days in October
Sunburst, MT

Average rainfall days in October - Sunburst, MT
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Sunburst, MT

Average snowfall in October - Sunburst, MT
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Sunburst, MT

Average snowfall days in October - Sunburst, MT
  • Average snowfall days in October: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • 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 January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Sunburst, MT

Average sunshine days in October - Sunburst, MT
  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Sunburst, MT

Average UV index in October - Sunburst, 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
Sunburst, MT

Average cloud cover in October - Sunburst, MT
  • Average cloud cover in October: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in October
Sunburst, MT

Average visibility in October - Sunburst, 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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