October weather forecast
Schefield, ND

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a cool autumn month in Schefield, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 38.7°F (3.7°C) and 53.8°F (12.1°C).

Temperature

Schefield experiences a noticeable temperature shift with the start of October, with average high-temperatures moving from an agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C) in September to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). Schefield records an average nighttime low-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) throughout October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 61%.

Rainfall

In Schefield, in October, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 90.5 rainfall days, and 13.78" (350mm) 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 3.4 snowfall days, it receives 2.48" (63mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 56.7 snowfall days, and 19.72" (501mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 10h and 52min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:36 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.4h.

UV index

January, February, 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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Schefield?

The high-temperature during October is 53.8°F (12.1°C) and the low-temperature is 38.7°F (3.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 61%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Schefield, during October, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Schefield?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 3.4 snowfall days, it receives 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Schefield have in October?

The average day length in October is 10h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Schefield, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:36 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity 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.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in October
Schefield, ND

Average temperature in October - Schefield, ND
  • Average high temperature in October: 53.8°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 (23.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 38.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Schefield, ND

Average pressure in October - Schefield, ND
  • Average pressure in October: 29.97"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
Schefield, ND

Average wind speed in October - Schefield, ND
  • Average wind speed in October: 11.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Schefield, ND

Average humidity in October - Schefield, ND
  • Average humidity in October: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (51%).

Average rainfall in October
Schefield, ND

Average rainfall in October - Schefield, ND
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.22"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in October
Schefield, ND

Average rainfall days in October - Schefield, ND
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Schefield, ND

Average snowfall in October - Schefield, ND
  • Average snowfall in October: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Schefield, ND

Average snowfall days in October - Schefield, ND
  • Average snowfall days in October: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Schefield, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Schefield, ND

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

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Schefield, ND

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

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Schefield, ND

Average cloud cover in October - Schefield, ND
  • Average cloud cover in October: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in October
Schefield, ND

Average visibility in October - Schefield, 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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