October weather forecast
Chaska, MN

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Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Chaska, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between min 41.5°F (5.3°C) and max 56.1°F (13.4°C).

Temperature

A distinct shift in the average high-temperature is signaled in October, moving down from a pleasant 71.4°F (21.9°C) in September to a moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C). Chaska cools down to an average low-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) throughout the month of October.

Humidity

April and October, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout October, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 97.7 rainfall days, and 9.61" (244mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Chaska, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.3 days and aggregates up to 8.74" (222mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 57min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Chaska in October?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Chaska, is 56.1°F (13.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the least humid month?

April and October, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are the least humid months in Chaska.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Chaska, the average relative humidity in October is 71%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Chaska, in October, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Chaska have in October?

The average day length in October is 10h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 6:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 6:03 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 5.3h.

How high is the UV index in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Chaska, MN

Average temperature in October - Chaska, MN
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Chaska, MN

Average pressure in October - Chaska, MN
  • Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Chaska, MN

Average wind speed in October - Chaska, MN
  • Average wind speed in October: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Chaska, MN

Average humidity in October - Chaska, MN
  • Average humidity in October: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (71%).

Average rainfall in October
Chaska, MN

Average rainfall in October - Chaska, MN
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in October
Chaska, MN

Average rainfall days in October - Chaska, MN
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Chaska, MN

Average snowfall in October - Chaska, MN
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Chaska, MN

Average snowfall days in October - Chaska, MN
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Chaska, MN

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Chaska, MN
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Chaska, MN

Average sunshine days in October - Chaska, MN
  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October, November and December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Chaska, MN

Average UV index in October - Chaska, MN
  • 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
Chaska, MN

Average cloud cover in October - Chaska, MN
  • Average cloud cover in October: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in October
Chaska, MN

Average visibility in October - Chaska, MN
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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