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Cottage Grove Weather in October

October in Cottage Grove brings moderate temperatures around 15°C (59°F) during the day, dropping to 4°C (39°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 63 mm (2.5 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Cottage Grove in October

Rain is expected on roughly 10 days, totalling around 63 mm (2.5 in) for the month. The rainfall pattern this month is fairly balanced. Showers tend to be moderate rather than extreme.

Temperature in Cottage Grove in October

Expect highs of 15°C (59°F) in Cottage Grove in October, with nights dropping to around 4°C (39°F). Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. Nights drop to 4°C (39°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Cottage Grove in October

With about 179 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and overcast, creating a pleasant environment.

Wind Speed in Cottage Grove in October

Average wind conditions reach 5 m/s (10 knots) in October. This creates lively weather with fresh winds that make small trees sway noticeably. Remember this is an average: some days are less windy while others have particularly active windy conditions.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. September typically offers the best weather for Cottage Grove.

Cottage Grove Temperature in October

Min Temperature
4°C (39°F)
Max Temperature
15°C (59°F)
Chance of Rain
33%
Precipitation
63 mm (2.5 in)
Rainy days
10 days
Humidity
68% *
Windspeed
5 m/s (10 knots) *
Sunshine
179 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
53% *
* Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (22 KM, 13 Miles).

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Best Places in the United States of America in October

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Cottage Grove in October

The weather can be unpredictable in October, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.

What To Do in Cottage Grove in October

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

  • Swimming
    5/10
  • Cycling
    6/10
  • Walking
    6/10
  • Camping
    4/10
  • Outdoor sports
    10/10

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