North Dakota weather in October
Planning a getaway to North Dakota this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in North Dakota in October?
North Dakota is a region in the United States of America. October in North Dakota generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with moderate precipitation.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Devils Lake at 12°C to moderate in Bismarck at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Bismarck and 2°C in Devils Lake.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Williston with an average of 34 mm to moderate rainfall in Wahpeton with 70 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 179 hours of sunlight expected in Fargo. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For specific regional insights in North Dakota for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our North Dakota climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in North Dakota?
Fargo
In October Fargo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Bismarck
In October Bismarck generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Grand Forks
In October Grand Forks generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Minot
In October Minot generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Dickinson
In October Dickinson generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is October the best time to visit North Dakota?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Fargo, October might be a good time to visit North Dakota. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, May, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Fargo. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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