October weather forecast
Fort McMurray, Canada

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is an icy autumn month in Fort McMurray, Canada, with an average temperature varying between 5.8°C (42.4°F) and -0.9°C (30.4°F).

Temperature

Fort McMurray experiences a clear temperature downturn in October, with average high-temperatures moving from a comfortable 16°C (60.8°F) in September to a wintry 5.8°C (42.4°F). The average temperature during October nights in Fort McMurray is registered at a subzero cold -0.9°C (30.4°F).

Humidity

In Fort McMurray, the average relative humidity in October is 79%.

Rainfall

In Fort McMurray, during October, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation. In Fort McMurray, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.2 days and collects up to 314mm (12.36") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fort McMurray are January through May, September through December. In October, in Fort McMurray, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout October, 85mm (3.35") of snow is accumulated. In Fort McMurray, during the entire year, snow falls for 103.4 days and aggregates up to 731mm (28.78") of snow.

Daylight

In Fort McMurray, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 20min.
On the first day of October in Fort McMurray, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:34 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Fort McMurray is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Fort McMurray, Canada, are January through March, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During October, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is October in Fort McMurray?

In Fort McMurray, in October, the average high-temperature is 5.8°C (42.4°F), and the average low-temperature is -0.9°C (30.4°F).

What is the average humidity in October in Fort McMurray?

The average relative humidity in October in Fort McMurray is 79%.

How much does it rain in Fort McMurray in October?

In Fort McMurray, Canada, in October, during 7.5 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Fort McMurray in October?

In Fort McMurray, during October, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 85mm (3.35") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Fort McMurray?

In Fort McMurray, Canada, the average day length in October is 10h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Fort McMurray?

On the first day of October in Fort McMurray, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:34 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Fort McMurray?

In Fort McMurray, Canada, the average sunshine duration in October is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Fort McMurray?

January through March, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Fort McMurray.

What is the UV index reading in October in Fort McMurray?

In Fort McMurray, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average temperature in October - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average high temperature in October: 5.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-11.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: -0.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-19.6°C).

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Average pressure in October
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average pressure in October - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average pressure in October: 1014.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in October
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average wind speed in October - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.5km/h).

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Average humidity in October
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average humidity in October - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average humidity in October: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (55%).

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Average rainfall in October
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average rainfall in October - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average rainfall in October: 21mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (11mm).

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Average rainfall days in October
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average rainfall days in October - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average snowfall in October - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average snowfall in October: 85mm

The months with the highest snowfall are March and April (115mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in October
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average snowfall days in October - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in October: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (19.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average sunshine days in October - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in October: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11 days).

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Average UV index in October
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average UV index in October - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average UV index in October: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in October
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average cloud cover in October - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in October: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in October
Fort McMurray, Canada

Average visibility in October - Fort McMurray, Canada
  • Average visibility in October: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5km).

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