October weather forecast
Mountain Home, ID

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Weather in October

October in Mountain Home, Idaho, USA welcomes the full onset of autumn. The average high temperature dips to 62.4°F (16.9°C) while the low descends to 45.1°F (7.3°C). The most notable observation in October is the sharp increase in rainfall to 0.43" (11mm) from the drier previous months. Leaves have turned, and fall is in full vigor in October, painting the city's landscapes in vibrant shades of orange, yellow, and red.

Temperature

October's onset in Mountain Home witnesses a marked shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 79.2°F (26.2°C) in September to an enjoyable 62.4°F (16.9°C). Mountain Home experiences a mean low-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) during October.

Humidity

In Mountain Home, the average relative humidity in October is 47%.

Rainfall

In October, in Mountain Home, Idaho, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout October, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 82.3 rainfall days, and 7.44" (189mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Mountain Home. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Mountain Home, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.6 days and aggregates up to 11.02" (280mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Mountain Home, Idaho, is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 7:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 6:35 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Mountain Home is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Mountain Home in October?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Mountain Home, is 62.4°F (16.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 45.1°F (7.3°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Mountain Home?

In October, the average relative humidity in Mountain Home is 47%.

How much does it rain in Mountain Home in October?

In Mountain Home, Idaho, in October, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Mountain Home?

October is the first month it typically snows in Mountain Home. Throughout October, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Mountain Home have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Mountain Home?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 7:23 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mountain Home, Idaho, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 6:35 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Mountain Home?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Mountain Home is 8.3h.

How high is the UV index in October in Mountain Home?

In Mountain Home, Idaho, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Mountain Home, ID

Average temperature in October - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average high temperature in October: 62.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 45.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25.9°F).

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Average pressure in October
Mountain Home, ID

Average pressure in October - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average pressure in October: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.26"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Mountain Home, ID

Average wind speed in October - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average wind speed in October: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in October
Mountain Home, ID

Average humidity in October - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average humidity in October: 47%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (25%).

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Average rainfall in October
Mountain Home, ID

Average rainfall in October - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in October
Mountain Home, ID

Average rainfall days in October - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average rainfall days in October: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Mountain Home, ID

Average snowfall in October - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Mountain Home, ID

Average snowfall days in October - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Mountain Home, ID

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 8h and 2min

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

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Average sunshine days in October
Mountain Home, ID

Average sunshine days in October - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average sunshine days in October: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.9 days).

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Average UV index in October
Mountain Home, ID

Average UV index in October - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Mountain Home, ID

Average cloud cover in October - Mountain Home, ID
  • Average cloud cover in October: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in October
Mountain Home, ID

Average visibility in October - Mountain Home, ID
  • 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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