October weather forecast
Olivet, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Olivet, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

Olivet in October sees a clear temperature decline, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a warm 76.3°F (24.6°C) in September to a mild 59.4°F (15.2°C). Olivet, in the month of October, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 7.6 days. Throughout October, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Olivet, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.8 days and collects up to 19.29" (490mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.1 snowfall days, and 12.91" (328mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.5h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in October leads to these guidelines:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

Olivet in October has an average high-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 63%, October is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 63%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Olivet, in October, during 7.6 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows in Olivet. Throughout October, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In Olivet, South Dakota, the average day length in October is 11h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Olivet have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

How high is the UV index in October?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Olivet, SD

Average temperature in October - Olivet, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 59.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Olivet, SD

Average pressure in October - Olivet, 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
Olivet, SD

Average wind speed in October - Olivet, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Olivet, SD

Average humidity in October - Olivet, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).

Average rainfall in October
Olivet, SD

Average rainfall in October - Olivet, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in October
Olivet, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Olivet, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Olivet, SD

Average snowfall in October - Olivet, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Olivet, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Olivet, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Olivet, 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: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Olivet, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Olivet, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Olivet, SD

Average UV index in October - Olivet, 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
Olivet, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Olivet, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in October
Olivet, SD

Average visibility in October - Olivet, 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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