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North Pole weather in October (Alaska, United States of America)

How does the October weather in North Pole compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, October in North Pole includes low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 2°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -6°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

North Pole in October usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 11 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 85 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit North Pole. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized North Pole climate page with graphs.

 

North Pole, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 25 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 85 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Fairbanks, the United States of America (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in October

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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