October weather forecast
John Day, OR

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The iconic Painted Hills in the famous John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon
The iconic Painted Hills in the famous John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon

Weather in October

October brings more noticeable indicators of fall, with temperatures dipping further. The clear sign of transition is the greater amount of rainfall, measuring up to 1.3". This also marks the beginning of the rainy season in John Day, Oregon. Nature puts on a beautiful display of colors as leaves change from green to shades of yellow, orange, and red. Despite the rainy season starting, wind speeds remain consistent as in the previous month.

Temperature

October brings a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from an agreeable 71.2°F in September to a mild 56.3°F. John Day experiences an average low-temperature of 35.6°F in month of October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 63%.

Rainfall

In John Day, during October, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.7 rainfall days, and 17.09" of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In John Day, during October, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" of snow. In John Day, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.5 days and aggregates up to 39.17" of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in John Day is 10h and 58min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:46 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In John Day, the average sunshine in October is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during October morphs into the following directions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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FAQ

What is the usual temperature for John Day in October?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in John Day, Oregon, during October are 56.3°F and 35.6°F respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 80.6°F.

What is the average humidity in October in John Day?

In October, the average relative humidity in John Day is 63%.

How many days does it rain in October in John Day?

In John Day, Oregon, in October, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 1.3" of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in October in John Day?

In John Day, in October, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.55" of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in John Day?

The average day length in October in John Day, Oregon, is 10h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in John Day?

On the first day of October in John Day, Oregon, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:46 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does John Day have in October?

In John Day, Oregon, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in John Day?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in John Day.

How high is the UV index in October in John Day?

In John Day, Oregon, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
John Day, OR

Average temperature in October - John Day, OR
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.6°F).

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Average pressure in October
John Day, OR

Average pressure in October - John Day, OR
  • Average pressure in October: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
John Day, OR

Average wind speed in October - John Day, OR
  • Average wind speed in October: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5mph).

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Average humidity in October
John Day, OR

Average humidity in October - John Day, OR
  • Average humidity in October: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

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Average rainfall in October
John Day, OR

Average rainfall in October - John Day, OR
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in October
John Day, OR

Average rainfall days in October - John Day, OR
  • Average rainfall days in October: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in October
John Day, OR

Average snowfall in October - John Day, OR
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
John Day, OR

Average snowfall days in October - John Day, OR
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.5 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
John Day, OR

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - John Day, OR
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in October
John Day, OR

Average sunshine days in October - John Day, OR
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).

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Average UV index in October
John Day, OR

Average UV index in October - John Day, OR
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
John Day, OR

Average cloud cover in October - John Day, OR
  • Average cloud cover in October: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in October
John Day, OR

Average visibility in October - John Day, OR
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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