October weather forecast
Fort Benton, MT

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Fort Benton, Montana, is a cool autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 54.9°F (12.7°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of October brings a distinct decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from an agreeable 70.7°F (21.5°C) in September to a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C). Fort Benton's October nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C).

Humidity

In Fort Benton, the average relative humidity in October is 59%.

Rainfall

In Fort Benton, in October, during 10.7 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fort Benton, there are 119.1 rainfall days, and 13.43" (341mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Fort Benton, in October, during 2.3 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Fort Benton, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.3 days and aggregates up to 29.37" (746mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Fort Benton, Montana, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:01 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 6:05 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Fort Benton, Montana, is 6.6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in October converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Fort Benton?

October temperatures in Fort Benton vary between a high-temperature of 54.9°F (12.7°C) and a low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Fort Benton?

In Fort Benton, the average relative humidity in October is 59%.

How many days does it rain in October in Fort Benton?

In Fort Benton, in October, during 10.7 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in October in Fort Benton?

In Fort Benton, Montana, in October, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Benton have in October?

In October, the average day length in Fort Benton is 10h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Fort Benton?

On the first day of October in Fort Benton, Montana, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 6:05 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Fort Benton?

In Fort Benton, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Fort Benton?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Fort Benton, Montana, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Fort Benton, MT

Average temperature in October - Fort Benton, MT
  • Average high temperature in October: 54.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.1°F).

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Average pressure in October
Fort Benton, MT

Average pressure in October - Fort Benton, MT
  • Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Fort Benton, MT

Average wind speed in October - Fort Benton, MT
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).

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Average humidity in October
Fort Benton, MT

Average humidity in October - Fort Benton, MT
  • Average humidity in October: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

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Average rainfall in October
Fort Benton, MT

Average rainfall in October - Fort Benton, MT
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in October
Fort Benton, MT

Average rainfall days in October - Fort Benton, MT
  • Average rainfall days in October: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Fort Benton, MT

Average snowfall in October - Fort Benton, MT
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.51").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Fort Benton, MT

Average snowfall days in October - Fort Benton, MT
  • Average snowfall days in October: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.2 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
Fort Benton, MT

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Fort Benton, MT
  • 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Fort Benton, MT

Average sunshine days in October - Fort Benton, MT
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in October
Fort Benton, MT

Average UV index in October - Fort Benton, MT
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Fort Benton, MT

Average cloud cover in October - Fort Benton, MT
  • Average cloud cover in October: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in October
Fort Benton, MT

Average visibility in October - Fort Benton, MT
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

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

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