North Dakota in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in North Dakota in october 2025
The weather in North Dakota in october comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout october
very bad weather 115.3cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Clear/Sunny
47% of time
21%
13%
10%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
26%
12%
10%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
24%
10%
9%
Weather at 3am
43°F
49%
24%
10%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in North Dakota in october
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in North Dakota in october.
The climate of North Dakota in october is very bad
In october in North Dakota, the climate is quite dry (with 2.5in of rainfall over 3 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in september it receives an average of 3in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is rather fresh here this month, but it is endurable by dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 54°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in october in North Dakota is 49°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in North Dakota in october with a maximum record of 88°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 2°F in 2020. You can plan to have about 7 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 23% of time.
Day length in North Dakota in october is 10:52. Sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset is at 17:55.
With a correct climate, october is okay (but not good) to go in this locality in United States.
North Dakota: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to North Dakota forward, the month of november has a better weather forecast than october. more information
October: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in october, there are destinations with better weather than North Dakota:
In october, California, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Phoenix (Arizona), Big Bend National Park (Texas) and Carolina Beach have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Louisiana, Washington D. C., Boston, Chicago, Dallas and Hawaii (Honolulu) have good weather.
Finally, Grand Canyon, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Denver, Long Beach (Washington) and Minneapolis (Minnesota) have a tolerable climate, but better than North Dakota.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of North Dakota in october
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of october.
| October | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 88°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 2°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 24km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (11%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.1in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 115.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 74% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.17km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 38% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:03 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:55 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:52 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in october | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last october?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in North Dakota in october 2024:
38°F to 61°F
52°F to 67°F
38°F to 63°F
41°F to 70°F
56°F to 65°F
40°F to 63°F
47°F to 74°F
47°F to 76°F
52°F to 81°F
54°F to 74°F
43°F to 59°F
50°F to 65°F
38°F to 52°F
38°F to 54°F
34°F to 54°F
38°F to 65°F
41°F to 65°F
43°F to 54°F
43°F to 63°F
43°F to 70°F
47°F to 77°F
47°F to 58°F
32°F to 63°F
43°F to 54°F
31°F to 52°F
40°F to 59°F
47°F to 74°F
41°F to 63°F
43°F to 54°F
36°F to 45°F
31°F to 50°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in october
Cities near North Dakota:
| Mount Rushmore in october | very bad weather |
| Sioux Falls in october | tolerable weather |
| Minneapolis (Minnesota) in october | tolerable weather |
| Wyoming in october | very bad weather |
| Cody (Wyoming) in october | very bad weather |
| Montana in october | very bad weather |
| Yellowstone National Park in october | very bad weather |
| Helena (Montana) in october | very bad weather |
| Grand Teton National Park (Wyoming) in october | very bad weather |
| Des Moines in october | tolerable weather |
| Jackson Hole in october | very bad weather |
| Denver in october | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
North Dakota
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Weather data for North Dakota in october:
Weather data for North Dakota for october are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in North Dakota. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in North Dakota can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to North Dakota.