October weather forecast
Fairburn, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Fairburn, South Dakota, is another fresh autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54°F (12.2°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

As September gives way to October, the average high-temperature displays a considerable decrease, falling from an agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C) to a cool 54°F (12.2°C). In Fairburn, the average temperature during the nights of October drops to a cold 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 61%.

Rainfall

In Fairburn, South Dakota, during October, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. In Fairburn, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.4 days and collects up to 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In October, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout October, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 75.1 snowfall days, and 40.24" (1022mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 0min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:44 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Fairburn?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Fairburn, is 54°F (12.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 61%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout October, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in October?

In October, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout October, 3.66" (93mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Fairburn, the average day length in October is 11h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:44 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Fairburn, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average temperature in October
Fairburn, SD

Average temperature in October - Fairburn, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 54°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Fairburn, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Fairburn, SD

Average wind speed in October - Fairburn, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in October
Fairburn, SD

Average humidity in October - Fairburn, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 61%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (52%).

Average rainfall in October
Fairburn, SD

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in October
Fairburn, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Fairburn, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Fairburn, SD

Average snowfall in October - Fairburn, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 3.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (7.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Fairburn, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Fairburn, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Fairburn, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Fairburn, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Fairburn, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Fairburn, SD

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Fairburn, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Fairburn, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in October
Fairburn, SD

Average visibility in October - Fairburn, 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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