October weather forecast
Pickstown, SD

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Weather in October

As Pickstown segues into October, the chill of the approaching winter becomes more evident with temperatures dropping to 59.7°F (15.4°C). October sees crisp mornings and cooler nights complemented by beautiful fall foliage. The number of sunlight hours reduces further, and the first traces of snow appear by the end of the month. A relative increase in wind speed enhances the chill in the air, adding to the autumn feel.

Temperature

October's arrival witnesses a distinct temperature drop, receding from September's warm 76.3°F (24.6°C) to a mild 59.7°F (15.4°C). Throughout the month of October, Pickstown reports a steady low-temperature average of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 62%.

Rainfall

In Pickstown, during October, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. In Pickstown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.1 days and collects up to 14.29" (363mm) 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 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.8 snowfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:14 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 6:26 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Pickstown is 6.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Pickstown, is 59.7°F (15.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the least humid month?

October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 62%.

What is the average humidity in October?

In Pickstown, the average relative humidity in October is 62%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Pickstown, in October, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Pickstown?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 6:26 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.4°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 (13.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Pickstown, SD

Average pressure in October - Pickstown, 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
Pickstown, SD

Average wind speed in October - Pickstown, 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 (8.3mph).

Average humidity in October
Pickstown, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

Average rainfall in October
Pickstown, SD

Average rainfall in October - Pickstown, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").

Average rainfall days in October
Pickstown, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Pickstown, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in October
Pickstown, SD

Average snowfall in October - Pickstown, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.08"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Pickstown, SD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Pickstown, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Pickstown, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Pickstown, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Pickstown, SD

Average UV index in October - Pickstown, 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
Pickstown, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Pickstown, 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 July (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in October
Pickstown, SD

Average visibility in October - Pickstown, 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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