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

The shift from September to October in Miles City, Montana, is characterized by a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, reducing from a warm 74.3°F (23.5°C) to a refreshing 56.5°F (13.6°C). Miles City's October nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 55%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Miles City, Montana. 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

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Miles City, Montana, is 6.4h.

UV index

In Miles City, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Miles City?

The high-temperature during October is 56.5°F (13.6°C) and the low-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Miles City?

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

How many days does it rain in October in Miles City?

In Miles City, in October, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Miles City?

October is the first month it typically snows in Miles City, Montana. 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?

The average day length in October is 10h and 53min.

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

In October, on the first day of the month, 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 many hours of sunshine does Miles City have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Miles City, Montana, is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Miles City?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Miles City, Montana, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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).

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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).

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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).

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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%).

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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").

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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).

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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").

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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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