October weather forecast
Bridgewater, SD

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Bridgewater, South Dakota, is a moderate autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average high of 57.2°F (14°C).

Temperature

October signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from September's warm 74.3°F (23.5°C) to a moderate 57.2°F (14°C). October brings Bridgewater a consistent average low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Humidity

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

Rainfall

In Bridgewater, during October, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.3 rainfall days, and 22.76" (578mm) 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 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45.4 snowfall days, and 19.33" (491mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bridgewater, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Bridgewater, the average sunshine in October is 6.1h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in October transforms into the following instructions:
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. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

The high-temperature, in October, in Bridgewater, records 57.2°F (14°C), while the low-temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 67%, October is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Bridgewater, the average relative humidity in October is 67%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout October, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows in Bridgewater. Throughout October, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bridgewater have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

How high is the UV index in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Bridgewater, SD

Average temperature in October - Bridgewater, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 57.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Bridgewater, SD

Average pressure in October - Bridgewater, SD
  • Average pressure in October: 29.99"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
Bridgewater, SD

Average wind speed in October - Bridgewater, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in October
Bridgewater, SD

Average humidity in October - Bridgewater, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in October
Bridgewater, SD

Average rainfall in October - Bridgewater, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in October
Bridgewater, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Bridgewater, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Bridgewater, SD

Average snowfall in October - Bridgewater, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Bridgewater, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Bridgewater, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Bridgewater, 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 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 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Bridgewater, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Bridgewater, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Bridgewater, SD

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Bridgewater, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Bridgewater, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in October
Bridgewater, SD

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

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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