United StatesAverage weather for Montana in October
It's cold in October in Montana with an average temperature of 7°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 2°C to a high of 12°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -7°C and 5°C.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Montana with cold temps, averaging around 10°C during the day and nights around 2°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 7°C, with nights around -1°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Montana is around 4°C, while nighttime temps are about -5°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.
In October, there is an average of 124 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 11 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Montana in October |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
7°C | 21°C | |
 Max. temperature |
12°C | 26°C | |
| Min. temperature |
2°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
124 mm | 119 mm | |
| Rainy days |
10 days | 13 days | |
 Total snowfall |
11 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy days |
4 days | 0 days | |
September
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Montana?
Looking for sun? October isn’t a good month to be in Montana. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records
With 16°C in 2020, Montana reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -5°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -15°C to a highest value of 11°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Montana
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in October for Montana, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Montana
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Montana, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect about 10 days of precipitation in Montana.
Daily Snowfall in October in Montana
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in October in Montana, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in October.
Daily UV index in October in Montana
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Montana, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Montana over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Montana, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in October in Montana over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Montana, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in October in Montana per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in October in Montana, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in October for Montana
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Montana. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in Montana by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Montana. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
