October weather forecast
Long Lake, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Long Lake, South Dakota, is a cool autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 39.2°F (4°C) and max 54.9°F (12.7°C).

Temperature

A notable decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during October, falling from a pleasant 72.7°F (22.6°C) in September to a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C). Long Lake records an average nighttime low of 39.2°F (4°C) in October.

Humidity

In Long Lake, the average relative humidity in October is 65%.

Rainfall

In Long Lake, during October, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Long Lake, South Dakota, there are 92.3 rainfall days, and 15.28" (388mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Long Lake. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 1.18" (30mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Long Lake, there are 54.6 snowfall days, and 15.04" (382mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Long Lake, South Dakota, is 10h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 6:24 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Long Lake is 6.2h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Long Lake is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Long Lake?

The high-temperature, in October, in Long Lake, records 54.9°F (12.7°C), while the low-temperature is 39.2°F (4°C). 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 appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Long Lake?

In October, the average relative humidity is 65%.

How much does it rain in Long Lake in October?

In October, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout October, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Long Lake?

October is the first month it typically snows in Long Lake, South Dakota. Throughout October, in the average 1.8 snowfall days, it receives 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Long Lake have in October?

In October, the average day length in Long Lake, South Dakota, is 10h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Long Lake?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Long Lake, South Dakota, sunrise is at 8:16 am and sunset at 6:24 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Long Lake have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Long Lake is 6.2h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Long Lake?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Long Lake is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Long Lake, SD

Average temperature in October - Long Lake, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 54.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 39.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure in October
Long Lake, SD

Average pressure in October - Long Lake, SD
  • Average pressure in October: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Long Lake, SD

Average wind speed in October - Long Lake, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

Average humidity in October
Long Lake, SD

Average humidity in October - Long Lake, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (61%).

Average rainfall in October
Long Lake, SD

Average rainfall in October - Long Lake, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in October
Long Lake, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Long Lake, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Long Lake, SD

Average snowfall in October - Long Lake, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.18"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Long Lake, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Long Lake, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Long Lake, SD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Long Lake, SD
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Long Lake, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Long Lake, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Long Lake, SD

Average UV index in October - Long Lake, SD
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Long Lake, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Long Lake, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in October
Long Lake, SD

Average visibility in October - Long Lake, SD
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and March (5mi).

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