October weather forecast
Afton, MN

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Afton, Minnesota, is another fresh autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 39.7°F (4.3°C) and max 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

Afton in October experiences a marked decrease in the average high-temperature, descending from September's agreeable 70.5°F (21.4°C) to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C). An average low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) is recorded in the month of October in Afton.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 75%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout October, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Afton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.4 days and collects up to 24.29" (617mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Afton. Throughout October, in the average 2.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Afton, there are 67.4 snowfall days, and 22.4" (569mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 57min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Afton is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Afton?

The high-temperature during October is 54.5°F (12.5°C) and the low-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Afton?

The average relative humidity in October is 75%.

How many days does it rain in October in Afton?

In Afton, during October, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Afton?

October is the first month it typically snows in Afton. Throughout October, in the average 2.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Afton?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Afton?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 6:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 6:00 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Afton?

The average sunshine duration in October in Afton is 5.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Afton?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Afton, MN

Average temperature in October - Afton, MN
  • Average high temperature in October: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

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Average pressure in October
Afton, MN

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Afton, MN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in October
Afton, MN

Average humidity in October - Afton, MN
  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

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Average rainfall in October
Afton, MN

Average rainfall in October - Afton, MN
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in October
Afton, MN

Average rainfall days in October - Afton, MN
  • Average rainfall days in October: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Afton, MN

Average snowfall in October - Afton, MN
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.67").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Afton, MN

Average snowfall days in October - Afton, MN
  • Average snowfall days in October: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Afton, MN

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Afton, MN
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Afton, MN

Average sunshine days in October - Afton, MN
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

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Average UV index in October
Afton, MN

Average UV index in October - Afton, MN
  • Average UV index in October: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in October
Afton, MN

Average cloud cover in October - Afton, MN
  • Average cloud cover in October: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in October
Afton, MN

Average visibility in October - Afton, 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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