October weather forecast
Miles City, MT

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Weather in October

October in Miles City, Montana is characterized by the full effect of fall, with temperatures dropping notably from September. The sunlight hours see a significant decrease, and cloud coverage increases more than the previous month. October also sees an elevation in rainfall amounts from the drier September. From a climate perspective, there is a notable transition towards colder months marked by decreasing temperatures and shorter days. The crisp air, changing foliage, and increasing need for sweaters signal true autumn in Miles City.

Temperature

As September transitions into October, Miles City sees a clear drop in the average high-temperature, declining from a warm 74.3°F (23.5°C) to a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C). An average temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) is recorded in Miles City during the nights in October.

Humidity

In Miles City, the average relative humidity in October is 55%.

Rainfall

In Miles City, during October, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 83.1 rainfall days, and 6.81" (173mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 43.4 snowfall days, and 9.13" (232mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 53min.
On the first day of October in Miles City, Montana, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:49 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in October interprets into the following advice:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Miles City?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Miles City, is 56.5°F (13.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Miles City, the average relative humidity in October is 55%.

How much does it rain in Miles City in October?

In October, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout October, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Miles City have in October?

In October, the average day length in Miles City is 10h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Miles City?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 5:49 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Miles City?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Miles City, MT

Average temperature in October - Miles City, MT
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Miles City, MT

Average pressure in October - Miles City, MT
  • Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Miles City, MT

Average wind speed in October - Miles City, MT
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (9.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Miles City, MT

Average humidity in October - Miles City, MT
  • Average humidity in October: 55%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

Average rainfall in October
Miles City, MT

Average rainfall in October - Miles City, MT
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.28").

Average rainfall days in October
Miles City, MT

Average rainfall days in October - Miles City, MT
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Miles City, MT

Average snowfall in October - Miles City, MT
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Miles City, MT

Average snowfall days in October - Miles City, MT
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Miles City, MT

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Miles City, MT

Average sunshine days in October - Miles City, MT
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (16.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Miles City, MT

Average UV index in October - Miles City, MT
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Miles City, MT

Average cloud cover in October - Miles City, MT
  • Average cloud cover in October: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in October
Miles City, MT

Average visibility in October - Miles City, 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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