October weather forecast
Viking, MN

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a cool autumn month in Viking, Minnesota, with an average temperature varying between 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

As Viking steps into October, the average high-temperature decreases significantly from the a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) of September to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). October witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 73%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout October, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 104.3 rainfall days, and 18.39" (467mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Viking, Minnesota. Throughout October, in the average 4.1 snowfall days, it receives 1.38" (35mm) of snow. In Viking, during the entire year, snow falls for 81.1 days and aggregates up to 25.08" (637mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 7:04 pm. On the last day of October, in Viking, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Viking is 5h.

UV index

In Viking, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in October translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Viking?

In Viking, 50.9°F (10.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.3°F (3.5°C) is the average low-temperature during October.

What is the average humidity in October in Viking?

In Viking, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in October is 73%.

How many days does it rain in October in Viking?

In Viking, Minnesota, in October, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Viking?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 4.1 snowfall days, it receives 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

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

In Viking, Minnesota, the average day length in October is 10h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Viking?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 7:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 6:07 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Viking have in October?

In Viking, the average sunshine duration in October is 5h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Viking?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Viking, Minnesota, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Viking, MN

Average temperature in October - Viking, MN
  • Average high temperature in October: 50.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°F).

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Average pressure in October
Viking, MN

Average pressure in October - Viking, MN
  • Average pressure in October: 29.95"Hg

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

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Average wind speed in October
Viking, MN

Average wind speed in October - Viking, MN
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

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Average humidity in October
Viking, MN

Average humidity in October - Viking, MN
  • Average humidity in October: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and August (66%).

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Average rainfall in October
Viking, MN

Average rainfall in October - Viking, MN
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in October
Viking, MN

Average rainfall days in October - Viking, MN
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.9 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Viking, MN

Average snowfall in October - Viking, MN
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Viking, MN

Average snowfall days in October - Viking, MN
  • Average snowfall days in October: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Viking, MN

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

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in October
Viking, MN

Average UV index in October - Viking, 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
Viking, MN

Average cloud cover in October - Viking, MN
  • Average cloud cover in October: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in October
Viking, MN

Average visibility in October - Viking, MN
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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