October weather forecast
Colfax, ND

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Colfax, North Dakota, is another fresh autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

As Colfax transitions into October, the average high-temperature shows a marked reduction, decreasing from an agreeable 72°F (22.2°C) in September to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). An average low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) is observed during October nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Colfax is 67%.

Rainfall

In Colfax, in October, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.1 rainfall days, and 18.23" (463mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Colfax are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Colfax, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.3 days and aggregates up to 18.54" (471mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Colfax is 10h and 53min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

Colfax in October has an average high-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Colfax?

In Colfax, the average relative humidity in October is 67%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In October, in Colfax, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout October, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows in Colfax. Throughout October, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Colfax have in October?

In October, the average day length is 10h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Colfax, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Colfax?

In Colfax, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Colfax, ND

Average temperature in October - Colfax, ND
  • Average high temperature in October: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (17.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Colfax, ND

Average pressure in October - Colfax, ND
  • Average pressure in October: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Colfax, ND

Average wind speed in October - Colfax, ND
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in October
Colfax, ND

Average humidity in October - Colfax, ND
  • Average humidity in October: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (64%).

Average rainfall in October
Colfax, ND

Average rainfall in October - Colfax, ND
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in October
Colfax, ND

Average rainfall days in October - Colfax, ND
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Colfax, ND

Average snowfall in October - Colfax, ND
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.63"

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

Average snowfall days in October
Colfax, ND

Average snowfall days in October - Colfax, ND
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Colfax, ND

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Colfax, ND
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Colfax, ND

Average sunshine days in October - Colfax, ND
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Colfax, ND

Average UV index in October - Colfax, ND
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Colfax, ND

Average cloud cover in October - Colfax, ND
  • Average cloud cover in October: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in October
Colfax, ND

Average visibility in October - Colfax, ND
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).

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