October weather forecast
Gayville, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Gayville, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.6°F (5.9°C) and max 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

Gayville's weather in October is marked by a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from September's moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) to a mild 59.4°F (15.2°C). The temperature dips to an average of 42.6°F (5.9°C) during October nights.

Humidity

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

Rainfall

In Gayville, in October, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.9 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gayville are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Gayville, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.4 days and aggregates up to 14.45" (367mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of October, in Gayville, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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 Gayville?

In Gayville, 59.4°F (15.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 42.6°F (5.9°C) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the least humid month in Gayville?

October is the least humid month in Gayville, South Dakota, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

What is the average humidity in October in Gayville?

The average relative humidity in October in Gayville is 64%.

How many days does it rain in October in Gayville?

In Gayville, in October, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Gayville?

October is the first month it typically snows in Gayville. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in October is 11h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Gayville?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Gayville?

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

What is the UV index reading in October in Gayville?

In Gayville, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Gayville, SD

Average temperature in October - Gayville, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 59.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Gayville, SD

Average pressure in October - Gayville, 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
Gayville, SD

Average wind speed in October - Gayville, 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 (7.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Gayville, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in October
Gayville, SD

Average rainfall in October - Gayville, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in October
Gayville, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Gayville, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Gayville, SD

Average snowfall in October - Gayville, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Gayville, SD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Gayville, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Gayville, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Gayville, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Gayville, SD

Average UV index in October - Gayville, SD
  • Average UV index in October: 3

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

Average cloud cover in October
Gayville, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Gayville, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in October
Gayville, SD

Average visibility in October - Gayville, 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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