October weather forecast
Brookings, SD

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Weather in October

October offers a definitive goodbye to the lingering warmth, with temperatures plunging to a cooler 55.6°F (13.1°C). This month emphasizes the blending of the last few warm days with the upcoming chill, coloring the city in shades of red and brown. The dwindling temperatures underscore the impending onset of the harsh winter. Running its course from October to November, Brookings overlooks the transformation from fall's end to the threshold of winter. The increasingly brisk mornings carry whispers of the approaching winter season.

Temperature

Brookings in October experiences a marked decrease in the average high-temperature, descending from September's pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C) to a moderate 55.6°F (13.1°C). During the month of October, the temperature falls to an average of 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Humidity

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

Rainfall

In Brookings, in October, during 9 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.5 rainfall days, and 21.65" (550mm) 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 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Brookings, there are 61.5 snowfall days, and 21.38" (543mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Brookings, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 58min.
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 8:03 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Brookings, the average sunshine in October is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

Brookings in October has an average high-temperature of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 68%, October is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Brookings, the average relative humidity in October is 68%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Brookings, in October, during 9 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Brookings?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Brookings, the average day length in October is 10h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Brookings?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Brookings have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in October
Brookings, SD

Average temperature in October - Brookings, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 55.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).

Average pressure in October
Brookings, SD

Average pressure in October - Brookings, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Brookings, SD

Average wind speed in October - Brookings, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Brookings, SD

Average humidity in October - Brookings, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in October
Brookings, SD

Average rainfall in October - Brookings, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.67").

Average rainfall days in October
Brookings, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Brookings, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Brookings, SD

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Brookings, SD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Brookings, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Brookings, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Brookings, SD

Average UV index in October - Brookings, SD
  • Average UV index in October: 2

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

Average cloud cover in October
Brookings, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Brookings, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in October
Brookings, SD

Average visibility in October - Brookings, 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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