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 average high-temperature exhibits a considerable decrease in October, dropping from a warm 74.5°F (23.6°C) in September to a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C). Gettysburg encounters an average low-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) during October nights.Humidity
In Gettysburg, the average relative humidity in October is 62%.Rainfall
In Gettysburg, in October, during 7.9 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gettysburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.8 days and collects up to 16.65" (423mm) 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 2.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Gettysburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.7 days and aggregates up to 19.96" (507mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 10h and 56min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 7:19 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 6:28 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 6.6h.UV index
In Gettysburg, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
Gettysburg, SD
- Average high temperature in October: 55.9°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 (22.6°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 40.6°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 (9.1°F).
Average pressure in October
Gettysburg, 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
Gettysburg, SD
- Average wind speed in October: 11.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).
Average humidity in October
Gettysburg, SD
- Average humidity in October: 62%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (56%).
Average rainfall in October
Gettysburg, SD
- Average rainfall in October: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in October
Gettysburg, SD
- Average rainfall days in October: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Gettysburg, SD
- Average snowfall in October: 0.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Gettysburg, SD
- Average snowfall days in October: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Gettysburg, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in October
Gettysburg, SD
- Average sunshine days in October: 20.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Gettysburg, 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Gettysburg, SD
- Average cloud cover in October: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in October
Gettysburg, 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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