October weather forecast
Oacoma, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Oacoma, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of October, Oacoma's average high-temperature witnesses a clear drop, receding from September's warm 76.3°F (24.6°C) to a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C). During October, Oacoma observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 62%.

Rainfall

In October, in Oacoma, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout October, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Oacoma, South Dakota, there are 107.6 rainfall days, and 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Oacoma. October is the first month it typically snows in Oacoma. Throughout October, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.9 snowfall days, and 17.87" (454mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Oacoma is 10h and 59min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 7:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 6:28 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In October, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Oacoma in October?

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C) and a low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Oacoma?

The average relative humidity in October is 62%.

How much does it rain in Oacoma in October?

In Oacoma, during October, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Oacoma?

October is the first month it typically snows in Oacoma, South Dakota. Throughout October, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Oacoma?

In Oacoma, the average day length in October is 10h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Oacoma?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 7:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 6:28 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Oacoma?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.8h.

How high is the UV index in October in Oacoma?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Oacoma, SD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Oacoma, SD

Average pressure in October - Oacoma, SD
  • Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Oacoma, SD

Average wind speed in October - Oacoma, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).

Average humidity in October
Oacoma, SD

Average humidity in October - Oacoma, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (58%).

Average rainfall in October
Oacoma, SD

Average rainfall in October - Oacoma, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.55").

Average rainfall days in October
Oacoma, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Oacoma, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Oacoma, SD

Average snowfall in October - Oacoma, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Oacoma, SD

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Oacoma, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Oacoma, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Oacoma, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Oacoma, SD

Average UV index in October - Oacoma, 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 February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Oacoma, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Oacoma, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in October
Oacoma, SD

Average visibility in October - Oacoma, 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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