October weather forecast
Dante, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Dante, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 59.7°F (15.4°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

October's onset witnesses a marked shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a warm 76.3°F (24.6°C) in September to a mild 59.7°F (15.4°C). The low-temperature in Dante, South Dakota, averages to an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C) during the nights of October.

Humidity

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 62%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout October, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dante, there are 104.1 rainfall days, and 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Dante are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Dante. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Dante, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.8 days and aggregates up to 8.35" (212mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of October, in Dante, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 6:25 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Dante is 6.6h.

UV index

In Dante, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Dante?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Dante, is 59.7°F (15.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the least humid month in Dante?

October is the least humid month in Dante, South Dakota, with an average relative humidity of 62%.

What is the average humidity in October in Dante?

In Dante, the average relative humidity in October is 62%.

How many days does it rain in October in Dante?

In October, in Dante, South Dakota, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout October, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Dante?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dante have in October?

In October, the average day length in Dante, South Dakota, is 11h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Dante?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:07 am and sunset at 6:25 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Dante?

The average sunshine duration in October in Dante, South Dakota, is 6.6h.

How high is the UV index in October in Dante?

In Dante, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average temperature in October
Dante, SD

Average temperature in October - Dante, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 59.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Dante, SD

Average pressure in October - Dante, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Dante, SD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Dante, SD

Average humidity in October - Dante, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

Average rainfall in October
Dante, SD

Average rainfall in October - Dante, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").

Average rainfall days in October
Dante, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Dante, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in October
Dante, SD

Average snowfall in October - Dante, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.08"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Dante, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Dante, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Dante, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Dante, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Dante, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Dante, SD

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

Average cloud cover in October
Dante, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Dante, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in October
Dante, SD

Average visibility in October - Dante, 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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