Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
October signals a significant shift in the average high-temperature, falling from September's warm 73.9°F (23.3°C) to a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C). Piedmont's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 39.9°F (4.4°C) during the nights of October.Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 58%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout October, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 118.8 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In October, in Piedmont, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout October, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated. In Piedmont, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 24.41" (620mm) of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:33 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:44 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Piedmont, the average sunshine in October is 7.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in October interprets into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many hours of sunshine does Piedmont have in October?
How high is the UV index in October?
Average temperature in October
Piedmont, SD
- Average high temperature in October: 56.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 39.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°F).
Average pressure in October
Piedmont, SD
- Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Piedmont, SD
- Average wind speed in October: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).
Average humidity in October
Piedmont, SD
- Average humidity in October: 58%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (50%).
Average rainfall in October
Piedmont, SD
- Average rainfall in October: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in October
Piedmont, SD
- Average rainfall days in October: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in October
Piedmont, SD
- Average snowfall in October: 1.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Piedmont, SD
- Average snowfall days in October: 2.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Piedmont, SD
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in October: 7h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in October
Piedmont, SD
- Average sunshine days in October: 17.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in October
Piedmont, SD
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Piedmont, SD
- Average cloud cover in October: 26
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in October
Piedmont, 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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