Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
October signals a significant shift in the average high-temperature, falling from September's pleasant 73.2°F (22.9°C) to a refreshing 55.4°F (13°C). In Buffalo, October nights witness a steady temperature drop to a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C).Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 59%.Rainfall
In Buffalo, during October, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. In Buffalo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.8 days and collects up to 14.88" (378mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 3.2 snowfall days, it receives 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 62.2 snowfall days, and 22.95" (583mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Buffalo, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 55min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:33 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:41 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Buffalo, the average sunshine in October is 6.7h.UV index
In Buffalo, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In October, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Buffalo in October?
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How much does it rain in October?
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What time are sunrise and sunset in October?
How many hours of sunshine does Buffalo have in October?
What is the UV index intensity in October?
Average temperature in October
Buffalo, SD
- Average high temperature in October: 55.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 39.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in October
Buffalo, SD
- Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Buffalo, SD
- Average wind speed in October: 11.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.8mph).
Average humidity in October
Buffalo, SD
- Average humidity in October: 59%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).
Average rainfall in October
Buffalo, SD
- Average rainfall in October: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").
Average rainfall days in October
Buffalo, SD
- Average rainfall days in October: 6.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Buffalo, SD
- Average snowfall in October: 1.73"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Buffalo, SD
- Average snowfall days in October: 3.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Buffalo, SD
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in October
Buffalo, SD
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).
Average UV index in October
Buffalo, 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 February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Buffalo, SD
- Average cloud cover in October: 31
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in October
Buffalo, 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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