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The weather in October in North Dakota

It's cool in October in North Dakota with an average temperature of 12°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 7°C to a high of 16°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -3°C and 8°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for North Dakota, United States. 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 32°C in 2021, North Dakota reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -7°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -20°C to a highest value of 17°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In October, there is an average of 44 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 9,6 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in October for North Dakota

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in North Dakota. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  North Dakota New York
Average temperature 12°C 21°C
Max. temperature 16°C 26°C
Min. temperature -3°C -5°C
Total precipitation 44 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 8 days 13 days
Total snowfall 9,6 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 4 days 0 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in North Dakota with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 5°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 13°C, with nights around 2°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in North Dakota is around 9°C, while nighttime temps are about 0°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 North Dakota, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in North Dakota

Temperature in October in North Dakota over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in North Dakota, United States. 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 North Dakota

Total precipitation in October in North Dakota over the years

Daily Snowfall in October in North Dakota

Snowfall in October in North Dakota per year

Daily UV index in October in North Dakota

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in North Dakota, 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 North Dakota by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for North Dakota. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.