October weather forecast
Shonkin, MT

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a cool autumn month in Shonkin, Montana, with an average temperature varying between 54.9°F (12.7°C) and 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of October signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from an agreeable 70.7°F (21.5°C) in September to a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C). Shonkin reports a consistent average low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) throughout October nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Shonkin, in October, during 10.7 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, 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 Shonkin. In Shonkin, during October, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.3 snowfall days, and 29.37" (746mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Shonkin, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:00 pm. On the last day of October, in Shonkin, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 6:05 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Shonkin is 6.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Shonkin in October?

In Shonkin, 54.9°F (12.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 39°F (3.9°C) is the average low-temperature during October. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Shonkin?

The average relative humidity in October in Shonkin is 59%.

How much does it rain in Shonkin in October?

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

How much does it snow in Shonkin in October?

In October, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout October, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

The average day length in October in Shonkin, Montana, is 10h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Shonkin?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shonkin, Montana, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 6:05 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Shonkin have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Shonkin is 6.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Shonkin?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Shonkin, Montana, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Shonkin, MT

Average temperature in October - Shonkin, 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
Shonkin, MT

Average pressure in October - Shonkin, 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
Shonkin, MT

Average wind speed in October - Shonkin, 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
Shonkin, MT

Average humidity in October - Shonkin, 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
Shonkin, MT

Average rainfall in October - Shonkin, 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
Shonkin, MT

Average rainfall days in October - Shonkin, 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
Shonkin, MT

Average snowfall in October - Shonkin, 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
Shonkin, MT

Average snowfall days in October - Shonkin, 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
Shonkin, MT

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Shonkin, MT
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
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
Shonkin, MT

Average sunshine days in October - Shonkin, 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
Shonkin, MT

Average UV index in October - Shonkin, 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
Shonkin, MT

Average cloud cover in October - Shonkin, 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
Shonkin, MT

Average visibility in October - Shonkin, 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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