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
A distinct shift in the average high-temperature is signaled in October, moving down from a pleasant 71.4°F (21.9°C) in September to a fresh 54°F (12.2°C). Throughout the October nights, Hill City encounters a low-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 61%.Rainfall
In Hill City, during October, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.4 rainfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Hill City, South Dakota, are January through May, September through December. In Hill City, during October, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Hill City, there are 75.1 snowfall days, and 40.24" (1022mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Hill City, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 59min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:45 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 7.1h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in October
Hill City, SD
- Average high temperature in October: 54°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 36.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.2°F).
Average pressure in October
Hill City, SD
- Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Hill City, SD
- Average wind speed in October: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).
Average humidity in October
Hill City, SD
- Average humidity in October: 61%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (52%).
Average rainfall in October
Hill City, SD
- Average rainfall in October: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in October
Hill City, SD
- Average rainfall days in October: 9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
Hill City, SD
- Average snowfall in October: 3.66"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (7.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Hill City, SD
- Average snowfall days in October: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Hill City, SD
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in October: 7h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in October
Hill City, SD
- Average sunshine days in October: 17.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Hill City, SD
- Average UV index in October: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Hill City, SD
- Average cloud cover in October: 27
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).
Average visibility in October
Hill City, 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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