October weather forecast
Caputa, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Caputa, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 39.9°F (4.4°C) and max 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Temperature

As October sets, the average high-temperature displays a significant decrease, moving down from a warm 73.9°F (23.3°C) in September to a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C). Caputa experiences a mean temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) during October nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 58%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout October, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Caputa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.8 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Caputa, during October, snow falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow. In Caputa, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 24.41" (620mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 10h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:32 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 7.3h.

UV index

In Caputa, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during October leads to these instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Caputa in October?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Caputa, is 56.5°F (13.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 39.9°F (4.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Caputa, the average relative humidity in October is 58%.

How many days does it rain in October in Caputa?

In Caputa, in October, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in October?

In October, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout October, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in October in Caputa?

In Caputa, the average day length in October is 10h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:42 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Caputa?

In Caputa, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.3h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Caputa, SD

Average temperature in October - Caputa, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°F).

Average pressure in October
Caputa, SD

Average pressure in October - Caputa, SD
  • Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Caputa, SD

Average wind speed in October - Caputa, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

Average humidity in October
Caputa, SD

Average humidity in October - Caputa, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (50%).

Average rainfall in October
Caputa, SD

Average rainfall in October - Caputa, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in October
Caputa, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Caputa, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Caputa, SD

Average snowfall in October - Caputa, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Caputa, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Caputa, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Caputa, 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: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Caputa, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Caputa, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in October
Caputa, SD

Average UV index in October - Caputa, 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
Caputa, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Caputa, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 26

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in October
Caputa, SD

Average visibility in October - Caputa, 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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