October weather forecast
Beresford, SD

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Weather in October

October brings in full swing fall in Beresford, South Dakota with a significant drop in temperatures, reaching a high of 59°F (15°C) and a low of 42.4°F (5.8°C). The frequency of rains decreases making it one of the drier months. The advent of fall is visible in the increased percentage of cloud cover and a decrease in the UV index. The daylight hours decrease further, indicating the approaching winter. The crisp fall air makes ideal conditions for outdoor fall festivals and activities.

Temperature

October's arrival is marked by a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a warm 75°F (23.9°C) in September to a moderate 59°F (15°C). Beresford's temperature lowers to a mean of 42.4°F (5.8°C) during the nights in October.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 66%, October is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Beresford, in October, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 97.4 rainfall days, and 11.89" (302mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Beresford, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.8 days and aggregates up to 7.76" (197mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Beresford, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In October, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Beresford in October?

Beresford in October has an average high-temperature of 59°F (15°C) and an average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month?

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 66%.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Beresford, the average relative humidity in October is 66%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Beresford, during October, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Beresford have in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in October
Beresford, SD

Average temperature in October - Beresford, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 59°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Beresford, SD

Average pressure in October - Beresford, SD
  • Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Beresford, SD

Average wind speed in October - Beresford, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Beresford, SD

Average humidity in October - Beresford, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in October
Beresford, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.05").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.31").

Average rainfall days in October
Beresford, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Beresford, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Beresford, SD

Average snowfall in October - Beresford, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Beresford, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Beresford, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in October
Beresford, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Beresford, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Beresford, SD

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Beresford, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Beresford, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in October
Beresford, SD

Average visibility in October - Beresford, 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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