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
Madison's transition into October marks a considerable drop in the average high-temperature, moving down from an agreeable 73°F (22.8°C) in September to a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C). In October, the recorded average low-temperature is a wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 67%, October is the least humid month.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout October, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Madison, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.2 days and collects up to 21.14" (537mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Madison. Throughout October, in the average 1.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Madison, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.4 days and aggregates up to 20.04" (509mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Madison is 10h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:08 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Madison, the average sunshine in October is 6h.UV index
In Madison, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
Madison, SD
- Average high temperature in October: 55.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 40.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.1°F).
Average pressure in October
Madison, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Madison, SD
- Average wind speed in October: 11.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).
Average humidity in October
Madison, SD
- Average humidity in October: 67%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in October
Madison, SD
- Average rainfall in October: 1.77"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.59").
Average rainfall days in October
Madison, SD
- Average rainfall days in October: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.6 days).
Average snowfall in October
Madison, SD
- Average snowfall in October: 0.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Madison, SD
- Average snowfall days in October: 1.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Madison, 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: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in October
Madison, SD
- Average sunshine days in October: 20.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).
Average UV index in October
Madison, SD
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Madison, SD
- Average cloud cover in October: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in October
Madison, 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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