October weather forecast
Merricourt, ND

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another fresh autumn month in Merricourt, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 39.2°F (4°C) and 54.9°F (12.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of October, Merricourt's average high-temperature witnesses a clear drop, receding from September's agreeable 72.7°F (22.6°C) to a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C). October nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 65%.

Rainfall

In October, in Merricourt, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout October, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 92.3 rainfall days, and 15.28" (388mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In Merricourt, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.6 days and aggregates up to 15.04" (382mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Merricourt, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 53min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 7:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Merricourt, the average sunshine in October is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Merricourt in October?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Merricourt are 54.9°F (12.7°C) and 39.2°F (4°C) respectively. 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 calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 65%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Merricourt, during October, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Merricourt have in October?

The average day length in October is 10h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 7:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Merricourt have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.2h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Merricourt, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Merricourt, ND

Average temperature in October - Merricourt, ND
  • Average high temperature in October: 54.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 39.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Merricourt, ND

Average pressure in October - Merricourt, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Merricourt, ND

Average wind speed in October - Merricourt, ND
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

Average humidity in October
Merricourt, ND

Average humidity in October - Merricourt, ND
  • Average humidity in October: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (61%).

Average rainfall in October
Merricourt, ND

Average rainfall in October - Merricourt, ND
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in October
Merricourt, ND

Average rainfall days in October - Merricourt, ND
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Merricourt, ND

Average snowfall in October - Merricourt, ND
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.18"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Merricourt, ND

Average snowfall days in October - Merricourt, ND
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Merricourt, ND

Average sunshine days in October - Merricourt, ND
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Merricourt, ND

Average UV index in October - Merricourt, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Merricourt, ND

Average cloud cover in October - Merricourt, ND
  • Average cloud cover in October: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in October
Merricourt, ND

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

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

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