October weather forecast
Creighton, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Creighton, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43°F (6.1°C) and 59.2°F (15.1°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature exhibits a considerable decrease in October, dropping from a warm 77.5°F (25.3°C) in September to a moderate 59.2°F (15.1°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 43°F (6.1°C) in October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 56%.

Rainfall

In Creighton, in October, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Creighton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.3 days and collects up to 13.74" (349mm) 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 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.8 snowfall days, and 16.1" (409mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 10h and 58min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:39 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.2h.

UV index

In Creighton, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 59.2°F (15.1°C) and a low-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 56%.

How many days does it rain in October in Creighton?

In Creighton, in October, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Creighton have in October?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:39 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Creighton, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.2h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In Creighton, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Creighton, SD

Average temperature in October - Creighton, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 59.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in October
Creighton, SD

Average pressure in October - Creighton, SD
  • Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Creighton, SD

Average wind speed in October - Creighton, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 11.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).

Average humidity in October
Creighton, SD

Average humidity in October - Creighton, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).

Average rainfall in October
Creighton, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in October
Creighton, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Creighton, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Creighton, SD

Average snowfall in October - Creighton, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Creighton, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Creighton, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Creighton, 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: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Creighton, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Creighton, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (14.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Creighton, SD

Average UV index in October - Creighton, SD
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Creighton, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Creighton, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in October
Creighton, SD

Average visibility in October - Creighton, 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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