October weather forecastGem Lake, MN

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another fresh autumn month in Gem Lake, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 40.5°F (4.7°C) and 54.7°F (12.6°C).

Temperature

Witnessing a clear drop in October, the average high-temperature declines from September's pleasant 70.9°F (21.6°C) to a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C). Gem Lake encounters an average low-temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) during October nights.

Humidity

In Gem Lake, the average relative humidity in October is 73%.

Rainfall

In Gem Lake, in October, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117 rainfall days, and 21.57" (548mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 2.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 59.7 snowfall days, and 22.52" (572mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gem Lake, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:51 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.2h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in October translates into the following instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Gem Lake in October has an average high-temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C).

In Gem Lake, the average relative humidity in October is 73%.

In Gem Lake, in October, during 10.9 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 2.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

In October, the average day length is 10h and 56min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CDT.

In Gem Lake, Minnesota, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.2h.

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

  • Average high temperature in October: 54.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 40.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Gem Lake, MN

  • Average pressure in October: 29.97"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).

Average wind speed in October
Gem Lake, MN

  • Average wind speed in October: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in October
Gem Lake, MN

  • Average humidity in October: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (72%).

Average rainfall in October
Gem Lake, MN

  • Average rainfall in October: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in October
Gem Lake, MN

  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Gem Lake, MN

  • Average snowfall in October: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Gem Lake, MN

  • Average snowfall days in October: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Gem Lake, MN

  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Gem Lake, MN

  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Gem Lake, 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).

Average cloud cover in October
Gem Lake, MN

  • Average cloud cover in October: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Gem Lake, 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).