United StatesThe weather in October in Minneapolis
It's cool to moderate in October in Minneapolis with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 9°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 12°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? October isn’t a good month to be in Minneapolis. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Minneapolis, Minnesota. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 33°C in 2023, Minneapolis reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -2°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -10°C to a highest value of 21°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In October, there is an average of 68 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,6 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in October for Minneapolis
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Minneapolis. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
| Minneapolis | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 15°C | 21°C |
| Max. temperature | 20°C | 26°C |
| Min. temperature | 2°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 68 mm | 119 mm |
| Rainy days | 11 days | 13 days |
| Total snowfall | 1,6 cm | 0 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 0 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Minneapolis with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 10°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 15°C, with nights around 6°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 Minneapolis is around 12°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in Minneapolis
Temperature in October in Minneapolis over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in October in Minneapolis
Total precipitation in October in Minneapolis over the years
Daily Snowfall in October in Minneapolis
Snowfall in October in Minneapolis per year
Daily UV index in October in Minneapolis
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Minneapolis, 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.
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Average weather in Minneapolis by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Minneapolis. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.