October weather forecast
Meckling, SD

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Meckling, South Dakota, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 43°F (6.1°C) and 59.7°F (15.4°C).

Temperature

Meckling's transition into October marks a considerable drop in the average high-temperature, moving down from a moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to a refreshing 59.7°F (15.4°C). During October, Meckling's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 43°F (6.1°C).

Humidity

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 65%.

Rainfall

In Meckling, South Dakota, in October, during 8.8 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 116.6 rainfall days, and 21.26" (540mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Meckling. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Meckling, there are 30.7 snowfall days, and 13.9" (353mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Meckling, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of October in Meckling, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 7:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Meckling is 6.2h.

UV index

In Meckling, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in October leads to these recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Meckling?

The high-temperature, in October, in Meckling, is 59.7°F (15.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 43°F (6.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the least humid month in Meckling?

The least humid month in Meckling, South Dakota, is October, with an average relative humidity of 65%.

What is the average humidity in October in Meckling?

In October, the average relative humidity in Meckling, South Dakota, is 65%.

How many days does it rain in October in Meckling?

In Meckling, South Dakota, during October, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Meckling?

October is the first month it typically snows in Meckling. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Meckling have in October?

The average day length in October in Meckling, South Dakota, is 11h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Meckling?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 7:08 pm. On the last day of the month, in Meckling, South Dakota, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Meckling?

The average sunshine duration in October in Meckling is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Meckling?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Meckling, SD

Average temperature in October - Meckling, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 59.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43°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 (12.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Meckling, SD

Average pressure in October - Meckling, SD
  • Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Meckling, SD

Average wind speed in October - Meckling, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Meckling, SD

Average humidity in October - Meckling, 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
Meckling, SD

Average rainfall in October - Meckling, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in October
Meckling, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Meckling, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Meckling, SD

Average snowfall in October - Meckling, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.28"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Meckling, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Meckling, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Meckling, SD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Meckling, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Meckling, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Meckling, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Meckling, SD

Average UV index in October - Meckling, SD
  • Average UV index in October: 3

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

Average cloud cover in October
Meckling, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Meckling, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in October
Meckling, SD

Average visibility in October - Meckling, 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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