October weather forecast
Canton, SD

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Weather in October

October continues with the fall season in Canton, displaying a further decline in temperature from September. The pleasant weather conditions make exploring the city’s landscape a joy. The daylight hours shrink noticeably, casting a beautiful autumnal shade over the city. As a sign winter is nearing, a sprinkle of snowfall is recorded at 0.47" (12mm). With the wind picking up speed to 10.3mph (16.6km/h), the need to put on a few warmer layers of clothing begins to emerge.

Temperature

October brings a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from a warm 74.5°F (23.6°C) in September to a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C). Canton cools down to an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) throughout the month of October.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Canton, in October, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Canton, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.2 days and collects up to 21.73" (552mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40.5 snowfall days, and 16.77" (426mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

Canton in October has an average high-temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the least humid month in Canton?

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

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 66%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Canton, during October, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October in Canton is 11h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Canton have in October?

In Canton, the average sunshine duration in October is 6h.

How high is the UV index in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in October
Canton, SD

Average temperature in October - Canton, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 58.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Canton, SD

Average pressure in October - Canton, 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
Canton, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Canton, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in October
Canton, SD

Average rainfall in October - Canton, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.67").

Average rainfall days in October
Canton, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Canton, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Canton, SD

Average snowfall in October - Canton, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Canton, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Canton, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 0min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Canton, SD

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Canton, SD

Average UV index in October - Canton, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Canton, SD

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in October
Canton, SD

Average visibility in October - Canton, 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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