Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
The beginning of October signals a clear reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a warm 74.5°F (23.6°C) in September to a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C). October generally records an average low-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 60%.Rainfall
In Firesteel, in October, during 7.5 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 89.4 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) 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 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 10h and 56min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:24 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:33 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Firesteel, the average sunshine in October is 6.6h.UV index
In Firesteel, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in October translates into this advice:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Average temperature in October
Firesteel, SD
- Average high temperature in October: 55.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 41.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).
Average pressure in October
Firesteel, 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
Firesteel, SD
- Average wind speed in October: 11.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
Average humidity in October
Firesteel, SD
- Average humidity in October: 60%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).
Average rainfall in October
Firesteel, SD
- Average rainfall in October: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in October
Firesteel, SD
- Average rainfall days in October: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Firesteel, SD
- Average snowfall in October: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Firesteel, SD
- Average snowfall days in October: 1.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Firesteel, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in October
Firesteel, SD
- Average sunshine days in October: 21 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).
Average UV index in October
Firesteel, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Firesteel, SD
- Average cloud cover in October: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in October
Firesteel, 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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