October weather forecastPlainview, MN

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Plainview, Minnesota, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 55.4°F (13°C) and min 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

As October sets, the average high-temperature displays a significant decrease, moving down from a pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C) in September to a mild 55.4°F (13°C). October brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) in Plainview.

Humidity

The least humid month in Plainview is October, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In October, in Plainview, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout October, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Plainview, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.4 days and collects up to 25.59" (650mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Plainview are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Plainview, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.8 days and aggregates up to 21.81" (554mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Plainview is 10h and 59min.
On the first day of October in Plainview, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Plainview is 5.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in October, in Plainview, is 55.4°F (13°C) and the average low-temperature is 39.9°F (4.4°C).

With an average relative humidity of 75%, October is the least humid month in Plainview, Minnesota.

In October, the average relative humidity in Plainview is 75%.

In Plainview, during October, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

October is the first month it typically snows in Plainview, Minnesota. Throughout October, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

In October, the average day length in Plainview is 10h and 59min.

On the first day of October in Plainview, Minnesota, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 6:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:59 pm CDT.

The average sunshine duration in October in Plainview, Minnesota, is 5.2h.

In Plainview, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Plainview, MN

  • Average high temperature in October: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 39.9°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 (7.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Plainview, 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).

Average wind speed in October
Plainview, MN

  • Average wind speed in October: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Plainview, MN

  • Average humidity in October: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in October
Plainview, MN

  • Average rainfall in October: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in October
Plainview, MN

  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Plainview, MN

  • Average snowfall in October: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Plainview, MN

  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

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 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Plainview, MN

  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Plainview, 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
Plainview, MN

  • Average cloud cover in October: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in October
Plainview, MN

  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, July, August and December (5mi).