October weather forecastMichigan City, IN
October
Weather in October
October ushers in the full swing of fall in Michigan City, Indiana. The pleasant autumnal weather continues from September, with temperatures further decreasing and the landscape transforming into a burst of beautiful fall colors. The decrease in temperature does not translate into less rain, and October experiences an increase in rainfall with an average of 2.32" (59mm). The transition into the colder months becomes increasingly evident, with the daylight hours decreasing to 11.1 hours. Despite this, October remains a delightful month with clear, crisp skies and fall foliage galore.Temperature
October's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 71.6°F (22°C) in September to a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C). In October, Michigan City records an average nighttime temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 74%, October is the least humid month in Michigan City.Rainfall
In Michigan City, in October, during 15.5 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Michigan City, there are 159.1 rainfall days, and 27.13" (689mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:28 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 6.1h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Michigan City is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during October translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Michigan City, IN
- Average high temperature in October: 59.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 48.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).
Average pressure in October
Michigan City, IN
- Average pressure in October: 30.01"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Michigan City, IN
- Average wind speed in October: 11mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Michigan City, IN
- Average humidity in October: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in October
Michigan City, IN
- Average rainfall in October: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.3").
Average rainfall days in October
Michigan City, IN
- Average rainfall days in October: 15.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
Michigan City, IN
- Average snowfall in October: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Michigan City, IN
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Michigan City, IN
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 6min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in October
Michigan City, IN
- Average sunshine days in October: 12.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (9.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Michigan City, IN
- 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
Michigan City, IN
- Average cloud cover in October: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in October
Michigan City, IN
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
