October weather forecast
Petrel, ND

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Petrel, North Dakota, is a cool autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.7°F (12.6°C) and 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

Petrel sees a considerable decrease in average high-temperatures during October, falling from an agreeable 73°F (22.8°C) in September to a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C). October nights experience a consistent temperature drop to an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Humidity

In Petrel, the average relative humidity in October is 60%.

Rainfall

In October, in Petrel, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout October, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Petrel, North Dakota, there are 101.3 rainfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Petrel are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 3.2 snowfall days, it receives 1.69" (43mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 65.8 snowfall days, and 21.42" (544mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Petrel is 10h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:28 pm. On the last day of October, in Petrel, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:36 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Petrel is 6.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Petrel is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Petrel?

The high-temperature, in October, in Petrel, records 54.7°F (12.6°C), while the low-temperature is 39.4°F (4.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Petrel?

The average relative humidity in October in Petrel is 60%.

How many days does it rain in October in Petrel?

In Petrel, in October, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Petrel?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 3.2 snowfall days, it receives 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

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

In Petrel, North Dakota, the average day length in October is 10h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Petrel?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Petrel, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 5:36 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Petrel have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Petrel?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Petrel, ND

Average temperature in October - Petrel, ND
  • Average high temperature in October: 54.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 39.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Petrel, ND

Average pressure in October - Petrel, ND
  • Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
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Average wind speed in October - Petrel, ND
  • Average wind speed in October: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in October
Petrel, ND

Average humidity in October - Petrel, ND
  • Average humidity in October: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (51%).

Average rainfall in October
Petrel, ND

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in October
Petrel, ND

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in October
Petrel, ND

Average snowfall in October - Petrel, ND
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Petrel, ND

Average snowfall days in October - Petrel, ND
  • Average snowfall days in October: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Petrel, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in October
Petrel, ND

Average sunshine days in October - Petrel, ND
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Petrel, ND

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
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Average cloud cover in October - Petrel, ND
  • Average cloud cover in October: 34

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in October
Petrel, ND

Average visibility in October - Petrel, ND
  • 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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