October weather forecastHill, MT

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Hill, Montana, is another fresh autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 53.6°F (12°C) and an average low of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

The start of October is characterized by a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 70°F (21.1°C) in September to a cool 53.6°F (12°C). Throughout October, an average nighttime temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) is experienced in Hill.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hill, during October, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation. In Hill, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77.5 days and collects up to 6.5" (165mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Hill, during October, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38 snowfall days, and 8.78" (223mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 47min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 6:05 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Hill, Montana, the average sunshine in October is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Hill are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in October, in Hill, is 53.6°F (12°C), while the low-temperature averages to 38.1°F (3.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

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

In Hill, in October, during 6.3 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Hill, in October, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

In October, the average day length is 10h and 47min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 6:05 pm MDT.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest 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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Hill, MT

  • Average high temperature in October: 53.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (16.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Hill, 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).

Average wind speed in October
Hill, MT

  • Average wind speed in October: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Hill, MT

  • Average humidity in October: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

Average rainfall in October
Hill, MT

  • Average rainfall in October: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.16").

Average rainfall days in October
Hill, MT

  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in October
Hill, MT

  • Average snowfall in October: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Hill, MT

  • Average snowfall days in October: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Hill, MT

  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Hill, MT

  • Average sunshine days in October: 22.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (23.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (16.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Hill, MT

  • 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Hill, MT

  • Average cloud cover in October: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in October
Hill, 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).