October weather forecast
Mandan, ND

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Scenic fields and vast spaces laden with green trees and shrubs in this place near the Mandan Community of North Dakota
Scenic fields and vast spaces laden with green trees and shrubs in this place near the Mandan Community of North Dakota

Weather in October

October in Mandan brings an undeniable chill in the air, a significant departure from the balmy, summer months. This month experiences a further dip in temperature to an average high of 53.8°F (12.1°C). Snowfall makes a return with an average of 1.65" (42mm), heralding the onset of winter. While the days remain sunny for a fair portion of the time, the wind speeds increase again, further intensifying the chill.

Temperature

A notable decrease in the average high-temperature is observed in Mandan during October, falling from a pleasant 71.8°F (22.1°C) in September to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). Throughout the month of October, Mandan witnesses an average temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Humidity

In Mandan, the average relative humidity in October is 63%.

Rainfall

In Mandan, during October, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mandan, there are 94.3 rainfall days, and 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mandan are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 3 snowfall days, it receives 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.6 snowfall days, and 18.27" (464mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mandan, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 7:22 pm. On the last day of October, in Mandan, sunrise is at 8:25 am and sunset at 6:28 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Mandan is 6.5h.

UV index

In Mandan, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in October transforms into the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Mandan?

In October, in Mandan, the average high-temperature is 53.8°F (12.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Mandan?

In Mandan, the average relative humidity in October is 63%.

How much does it rain in Mandan in October?

In Mandan, North Dakota, during October, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Mandan?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 3 snowfall days, it receives 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Mandan have in October?

In October, the average day length is 10h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Mandan?

On the first day of October in Mandan, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 7:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:25 am and sunset at 6:28 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Mandan have in October?

In Mandan, North Dakota, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Mandan?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Mandan 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
Mandan, ND

Average temperature in October - Mandan, ND
  • Average high temperature in October: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 38.5°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 (6.3°F).

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Average pressure in October
Mandan, ND

Average pressure in October - Mandan, ND
  • Average pressure in October: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Mandan, ND

Average wind speed in October - Mandan, ND
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.8mph

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

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Average humidity in October
Mandan, ND

Average humidity in October - Mandan, ND
  • Average humidity in October: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

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Average rainfall in October
Mandan, ND

Average rainfall in October - Mandan, ND
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in October
Mandan, ND

Average rainfall days in October - Mandan, ND
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Mandan, ND

Average snowfall in October - Mandan, ND
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Mandan, ND

Average snowfall days in October - Mandan, ND
  • Average snowfall days in October: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Mandan, ND

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Mandan, ND
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Mandan, ND

Average sunshine days in October - Mandan, ND
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.6 days).

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Average UV index in October
Mandan, ND

Average UV index in October - Mandan, ND
  • 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 November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in October
Mandan, ND

Average cloud cover in October - Mandan, ND
  • Average cloud cover in October: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

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Average visibility in October
Mandan, ND

Average visibility in October - Mandan, ND
  • 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, March and December (5mi).

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