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 shift into October is marked by a noticeable reduction in the average high-temperature, decreasing from September's moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C) to a moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C). Howes reports an average low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) during the nights of October.Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 58%.Rainfall
In Howes, in October, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Howes, 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. Throughout the year, there are 58.3 snowfall days, and 22.95" (583mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Howes, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:28 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:37 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Howes, the average sunshine in October is 6.9h.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 average individuals.Note: In October, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
Howes, 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
Howes, 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
Howes, 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
Howes, 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
Howes, 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
Howes, 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
Howes, 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
Howes, 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
Howes, SD
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- 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
Howes, 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
Howes, 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
Howes, 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
Howes, 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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