October weather forecast
Melrose Addition, SD

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Melrose Addition, South Dakota, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 40.1°F (4.5°C) and max 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

The start of October signals a considerable reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C) in September to a refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C). Melrose Addition, during the nights of October, experiences an average temperature drop to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 64%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout October, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 97.2 rainfall days, and 18.35" (466mm) 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 2.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Melrose Addition, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 19.13" (486mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Melrose Addition, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of October, in Melrose Addition, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Melrose Addition, the average sunshine in October is 6.4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Melrose Addition is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during October translates into the following guidance:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Melrose Addition in October?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Melrose Addition, is 56.3°F (13.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 40.1°F (4.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 64%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Melrose Addition, in October, during 7.8 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 2.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Melrose Addition, the average day length in October is 10h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Melrose Addition have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Melrose Addition, SD

Average temperature in October - Melrose Addition, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in October
Melrose Addition, SD

Average pressure in October - Melrose Addition, SD
  • Average pressure in October: 29.98"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
Melrose Addition, SD

Average wind speed in October - Melrose Addition, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Melrose Addition, SD

Average humidity in October - Melrose Addition, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).

Average rainfall in October
Melrose Addition, SD

Average rainfall in October - Melrose Addition, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in October
Melrose Addition, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Melrose Addition, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Melrose Addition, SD

Average snowfall in October - Melrose Addition, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Melrose Addition, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Melrose Addition, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Melrose Addition, SD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Melrose Addition, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Melrose Addition, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in October
Melrose Addition, SD

Average UV index in October - Melrose Addition, SD
  • Average UV index in October: 2

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

Average cloud cover in October
Melrose Addition, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Melrose Addition, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in October
Melrose Addition, SD

Average visibility in October - Melrose Addition, 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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