October weather forecast
Faulkton, SD

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Faulkton, South Dakota, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 56.8°F (13.8°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

With the onset of October, Faulkton's average high-temperature witnesses a clear drop, receding from September's moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C) to a refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C). Faulkton records a mean low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) in October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 63%.

Rainfall

In Faulkton, in October, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 97.3 rainfall days, and 16.73" (425mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In Faulkton, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.1 days and aggregates up to 16.06" (408mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Faulkton, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 6:25 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Faulkton, the average sunshine in October is 6.4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in October translates into these instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Faulkton, is 56.8°F (13.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Faulkton, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in October is 63%.

How much does it rain in October?

In October, in Faulkton, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout October, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 10h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 6:25 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In Faulkton, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Faulkton, SD

Average temperature in October - Faulkton, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.1°F).

Average pressure in October
Faulkton, SD

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Faulkton, SD

Average wind speed in October - Faulkton, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Faulkton, SD

Average humidity in October - Faulkton, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 63%

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

Average rainfall in October
Faulkton, SD

Average rainfall in October - Faulkton, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in October
Faulkton, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Faulkton, SD

Average snowfall in October - Faulkton, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Faulkton, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Faulkton, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Faulkton, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Faulkton, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Faulkton, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Faulkton, SD

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Faulkton, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Faulkton, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in October
Faulkton, SD

Average visibility in October - Faulkton, 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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