October weather forecast
Duxbury, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Duxbury, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.3°F (13.5°C) and min 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of October is marked by a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from a moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C) in September to a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C). Throughout the nights in October, Duxbury experiences an average low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Humidity

In Duxbury, the average relative humidity in October is 64%.

Rainfall

In Duxbury, in October, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Duxbury, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.2 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) 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 2.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Duxbury, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 19.13" (486mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Duxbury, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Duxbury, South Dakota, the average sunshine in October is 6.4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Duxbury is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Duxbury?

During October, Duxbury experiences an average high-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and a low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Duxbury?

In October, the average relative humidity in Duxbury is 64%.

How many days does it rain in October in Duxbury?

In Duxbury, during October, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Duxbury?

October is the first month it typically snows in Duxbury. Throughout October, in the average 2.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in October in Duxbury, South Dakota, is 10h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Duxbury?

On the first day of October in Duxbury, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Duxbury have in October?

In Duxbury, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Duxbury?

In Duxbury, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Duxbury, SD

Average temperature in October - Duxbury, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Duxbury, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Duxbury, SD

Average wind speed in October - Duxbury, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Duxbury, SD

Average humidity in October - Duxbury, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).

Average rainfall in October
Duxbury, SD

Average rainfall in October - Duxbury, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in October
Duxbury, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Duxbury, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Duxbury, SD

Average snowfall in October - Duxbury, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Duxbury, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Duxbury, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Duxbury, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Duxbury, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Duxbury, SD

Average UV index in October - Duxbury, SD
  • Average UV index in October: 2

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 and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Duxbury, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Duxbury, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in October
Duxbury, SD

Average visibility in October - Duxbury, 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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