October weather forecast
McCook Lake, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in McCook Lake, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 43.3°F (6.3°C) and 59.9°F (15.5°C).

Temperature

The transition from September to October brings a clear temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) to a refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C). McCook Lake's nighttime temperature in October drops to an average of 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 65%, October is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In McCook Lake, South Dakota, in October, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in McCook Lake, South Dakota, there are 122 rainfall days, and 21.61" (549mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38 snowfall days, and 13.23" (336mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in McCook Lake is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In McCook Lake, the average sunshine in October is 6.3h.

UV index

In McCook Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during October leads to these advisories:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 59.9°F (15.5°C) and 43.3°F (6.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 65%, October is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 65%.

How much does it rain in McCook Lake in October?

In October, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout October, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

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

In McCook Lake, South Dakota, the average day length in October is 11h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in McCook Lake is 6.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
McCook Lake, SD

Average temperature in October - McCook Lake, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 59.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).

Average pressure in October
McCook Lake, SD

Average pressure in October - McCook Lake, SD
  • Average pressure in October: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
McCook Lake, SD

Average wind speed in October - McCook Lake, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in October
McCook Lake, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in October
McCook Lake, SD

Average rainfall in October - McCook Lake, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.85"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in October
McCook Lake, SD

Average rainfall days in October - McCook Lake, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
McCook Lake, SD

Average snowfall in October - McCook Lake, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
McCook Lake, SD

Average snowfall days in October - McCook Lake, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - McCook Lake, SD
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
McCook Lake, SD

Average sunshine days in October - McCook Lake, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.7 days).

Average UV index in October
McCook Lake, SD

Average UV index in October - McCook Lake, SD
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
McCook Lake, SD

Average cloud cover in October - McCook Lake, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in October
McCook Lake, SD

Average visibility in October - McCook Lake, 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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