October weather forecast
Alexandria, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Alexandria, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.1°F (5.6°C) and max 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Temperature

Alexandria's transition into October is marked by a clear drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to a mild 58.5°F (14.7°C). Alexandria experiences an average low-temperature reading of 42.1°F (5.6°C) throughout October.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are September and October, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

Rainfall

In Alexandria, in October, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Alexandria, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.2 days and collects up to 11.3" (287mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Alexandria. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Alexandria, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.3 days and aggregates up to 7.17" (182mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Alexandria is 11h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

In Alexandria, 58.5°F (14.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 42.1°F (5.6°C) is the average low-temperature during October. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the least humid month in Alexandria?

September and October, with an average relative humidity of 63%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in October in Alexandria?

In Alexandria, the average relative humidity in October is 63%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Alexandria, during October, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Alexandria?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Alexandria, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Alexandria, SD

Average temperature in October - Alexandria, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 58.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Alexandria, SD

Average pressure in October - Alexandria, SD
  • Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Alexandria, SD

Average wind speed in October - Alexandria, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).

Average humidity in October
Alexandria, SD

Average humidity in October - Alexandria, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).

Average rainfall in October
Alexandria, SD

Average rainfall in October - Alexandria, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.28").

Average rainfall days in October
Alexandria, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Alexandria, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in October
Alexandria, SD

Average snowfall in October - Alexandria, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Alexandria, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Alexandria, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Alexandria, SD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Alexandria, SD
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Alexandria, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Alexandria, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Alexandria, SD

Average UV index in October - Alexandria, SD
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Alexandria, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Alexandria, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in October
Alexandria, SD

Average visibility in October - Alexandria, SD
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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