October weather forecastDawson, MN

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Dawson, Minnesota, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 41.5°F (5.3°C) and max 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Temperature

October's arrival brings a noticeable temperature shift, dropping from an agreeable 73.2°F (22.9°C) in September to a refreshing 56.5°F (13.6°C). Dawson experiences an average low-temperature reading of 41.5°F (5.3°C) throughout October.

Humidity

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 66%.

Rainfall

In Dawson, in October, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104.4 rainfall days, and 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Dawson, Minnesota. Throughout October, in the average 1.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Dawson, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.3 days and aggregates up to 16.97" (431mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Dawson, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 57min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Dawson, the average sunshine in October is 5.7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Dawson is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during October translates into the following directions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 56.5°F (13.6°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

With an average relative humidity of 66%, October is the least humid month in Dawson, Minnesota.

The average relative humidity in October in Dawson is 66%.

In Dawson, Minnesota, in October, during 8.8 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

October is the first month it typically snows in Dawson, Minnesota. Throughout October, in the average 1.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

In Dawson, the average day length in October is 10h and 57min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CDT.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

In Dawson, Minnesota, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Dawson, MN

  • Average high temperature in October: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°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 (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Dawson, MN

  • Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Dawson, MN

  • Average wind speed in October: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.6mph).

Average humidity in October
Dawson, MN

  • Average humidity in October: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in October
Dawson, MN

  • Average rainfall in October: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in October
Dawson, MN

  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Dawson, MN

  • Average snowfall in October: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Dawson, MN

  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 54min

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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Dawson, MN

  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Dawson, MN

  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Dawson, MN

  • Average cloud cover in October: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in October
Dawson, MN

  • 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).