October weather forecast
Mission, SD

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Mission, South Dakota, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Temperature

Mission's weather in October is marked by a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from September's moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C) to a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C). An average temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) marks the nights in October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 58%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout October, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mission, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.2 days and collects up to 16.89" (429mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In October, it is snowing for 1.6 days. Throughout October, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated. In Mission, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.1 days and aggregates up to 14.53" (369mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Mission, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 7:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 6:34 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Mission, the average sunshine in October is 7.1h.

UV index

In Mission, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Mission in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Mission, records 58.6°F (14.8°C), while the low-temperature is 42.3°F (5.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 58%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Mission, in October, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in October?

In October, it is snowing for 1.6 days. Throughout October, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Mission have in October?

In Mission, the average day length in October is 11h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 7:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 6:34 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Mission have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Mission, SD

Average temperature in October - Mission, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 58.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Mission, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Mission, SD

Average wind speed in October - Mission, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 12.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.6mph).

Average humidity in October
Mission, SD

Average humidity in October - Mission, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (56%).

Average rainfall in October
Mission, SD

Average rainfall in October - Mission, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in October
Mission, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Mission, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in October
Mission, SD

Average snowfall in October - Mission, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.75"

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

Average snowfall days in October
Mission, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Mission, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Mission, 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Mission, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Mission, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Mission, SD

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

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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in October
Mission, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Mission, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in October
Mission, SD

Average visibility in October - Mission, 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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