Medora, ND weather in October
October in Medora: cool, with some rain. Highs 58°F, lows 30°F, about 7 wet days and about 1.8 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 58°F
- Normal low
- 30°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 1.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.8 in
- normal snowfall
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 66°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 24°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 23% | 20% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:53 am / 6:34 pm | 7:35 am / 5:40 pm |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)9 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below18 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 1.2 in; a dry October brings about 0.6 in and a wet one about 1.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 1.8 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202003: average high 67°F
- Coolest October2009: average high 45°F
- Wettest October1998: 3.2 in
- Driest October1992: 0.1 in
- Highest reading94°F (October 2, 1997)
- Lowest reading-13°F (October 30, 1991)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 74°F | 58°F | 42°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 30°F | 18°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 9 | 1 |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | 10.9 h | 9.4 h |
Highs change by -16°F from September and -16°F into November.
How Medora ranks in October
- Normal high348th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 4 in North Dakota
- Wet days154th driest of 378
What to pack for Medora in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 30°F, highs near 58°F
- Layers – afternoons near 58°F but nights near 30°F
- A hat and gloves – about 18 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
October has 659 heating degree days and 2 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Medora in October?
The normal high is 58°F and the normal low is 30°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was -13°F (October 30, 1991).
Does it rain a lot in Medora in October?
About 7 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.2 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (3.2 in); the driest was in 1992 (0.1 in).
Does it snow in Medora in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 1.8 in.
Is October a good time to visit Medora?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Medora (57 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Medora (USC00325813), 0.2 mi NNW of the city center, 2,268 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snow depth, humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).