October weather forecastCotton, MN
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Cotton, Minnesota, is another chilly autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 49.3°F (9.6°C).Temperature
As Cotton welcomes October, there is a noticeable shift in the average high-temperature, dropping from September's enjoyable 66°F (18.9°C) to a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 36.1°F (2.3°C) in October.Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 80%.Rainfall
In Cotton, in October, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cotton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.8 days and collects up to 22.24" (565mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 5.5 snowfall days, it receives 3.03" (77mm) of snow. In Cotton, during the entire year, snow falls for 105.9 days and aggregates up to 42.76" (1086mm) of snow.Daylight
In Cotton, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 51min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 4.5h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in October
Cotton, MN
- Average high temperature in October: 49.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.4°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 36.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°F).
Average pressure in October
Cotton, MN
- Average pressure in October: 29.95"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Cotton, MN
- Average wind speed in October: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).
Average humidity in October
Cotton, MN
- Average humidity in October: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).
Average rainfall in October
Cotton, MN
- Average rainfall in October: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.91").
Average rainfall days in October
Cotton, MN
- Average rainfall days in October: 12.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
Cotton, MN
- Average snowfall in October: 3.03"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Cotton, MN
- Average snowfall days in October: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Cotton, MN
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in October: 4h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in October
Cotton, MN
- Average sunshine days in October: 13.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).
Average UV index in October
Cotton, MN
- Average UV index in October: 2
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Cotton, MN
- Average cloud cover in October: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in October
Cotton, MN
- Average visibility in October: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).
