October weather forecast
Claire City, SD

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a cool autumn month in Claire City, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 54.9°F (12.7°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

Claire City's October weather is characterized by a distinct downswing in high-temperatures, falling from September's pleasant 72°F (22.2°C) to a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C). In the month of October, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 67%.

Rainfall

In Claire City, in October, during 8.9 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Claire City, there are 107.9 rainfall days, and 20.63" (524mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Claire City. Throughout October, in the average 1.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 53.2 snowfall days, and 20.12" (511mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 10h and 55min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.9h.

UV index

In Claire City, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during October leads to these advisories:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Claire City in October?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Claire City, is 54.9°F (12.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 40.1°F (4.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 67%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Claire City, in October, during 8.9 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Claire City, the average day length in October is 10h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Claire City have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Claire City, SD

Average temperature in October - Claire City, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 54.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Claire City, SD

Average pressure in October - Claire City, SD
  • Average pressure in October: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Claire City, SD

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Claire City, SD

Average humidity in October - Claire City, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (65%).

Average rainfall in October
Claire City, SD

Average rainfall in October - Claire City, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in October
Claire City, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Claire City, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Claire City, SD

Average snowfall in October - Claire City, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Claire City, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Claire City, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Claire City, SD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Claire City, SD
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Claire City, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Claire City, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Claire City, SD

Average UV index in October - Claire City, 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 December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Claire City, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Claire City, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in October
Claire City, SD

Average visibility in October - Claire City, 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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