October weather forecast
Glad Valley, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Glad Valley, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 41.2°F (5.1°C) and 56.7°F (13.7°C).

Temperature

The transition from September to October brings a clear temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a warm 75.4°F (24.1°C) to a moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C). Glad Valley experiences a mean temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) during October nights.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 58%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout October, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 99.7 rainfall days, and 16.06" (408mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 2.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.3" (33mm) of snow. In Glad Valley, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.3 days and aggregates up to 22.95" (583mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 10h and 56min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:35 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.9h.

UV index

In Glad Valley, 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during October translates into the following directions:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Glad Valley in October?

During October, Glad Valley experiences an average high-temperature of 56.7°F (13.7°C) and a low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 58%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Glad Valley, in October, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 2.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 10h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:35 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Glad Valley have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.9h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Glad Valley, SD

Average temperature in October - Glad Valley, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Glad Valley, SD

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Glad Valley, SD

Average wind speed in October - Glad Valley, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (10.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Glad Valley, SD

Average humidity in October - Glad Valley, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).

Average rainfall in October
Glad Valley, SD

Average rainfall in October - Glad Valley, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in October
Glad Valley, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Glad Valley, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Glad Valley, SD

Average snowfall in October - Glad Valley, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Glad Valley, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Glad Valley, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Glad Valley, SD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Glad Valley, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Glad Valley, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Glad Valley, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Glad Valley, SD

Average UV index in October - Glad Valley, SD
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Glad Valley, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Glad Valley, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in October
Glad Valley, SD

Average visibility in October - Glad Valley, 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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