October weather forecast
Scranton, ND

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another fresh autumn month in Scranton, North Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average high of 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Temperature

Scranton's weather in October is marked by a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from September's pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C) to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C). Scranton records an average low of 39°F (3.9°C) throughout the nights in October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 60%.

Rainfall

In Scranton, in October, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Scranton, North Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.3 days and collects up to 14.41" (366mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Scranton, in October, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Scranton, there are 63.8 snowfall days, and 23.62" (600mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Scranton, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 54min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:39 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Scranton, the average sunshine in October is 6.6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Scranton in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Scranton, is 54.3°F (12.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 39°F (3.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Scranton?

The average relative humidity in October in Scranton, North Dakota, is 60%.

How many days does it rain in October in Scranton?

In Scranton, North Dakota, in October, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Scranton in October?

In Scranton, during October, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Scranton have in October?

The average day length in October is 10h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Scranton?

On the first day of October in Scranton, North Dakota, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:39 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Scranton?

In Scranton, North Dakota, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Scranton?

In Scranton, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Scranton, ND

Average temperature in October - Scranton, ND
  • Average high temperature in October: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Scranton, ND

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Scranton, ND

Average wind speed in October - Scranton, ND
  • Average wind speed in October: 12mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Scranton, ND

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

Average rainfall in October
Scranton, ND

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.32").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.55").

Average rainfall days in October
Scranton, ND

Average rainfall days in October - Scranton, ND
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Scranton, ND

Average snowfall in October - Scranton, ND
  • Average snowfall in October: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Scranton, ND

Average snowfall days in October - Scranton, ND
  • Average snowfall days in October: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Scranton, 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 July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Scranton, ND

Average sunshine days in October - Scranton, ND
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Scranton, ND

Average UV index in October - Scranton, ND
  • Average UV index in October: 3

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

Average cloud cover in October
Scranton, ND

Average cloud cover in October - Scranton, ND
  • Average cloud cover in October: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in October
Scranton, ND

Average visibility in October - Scranton, 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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