October weather forecast
Pierpont, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Pierpont, South Dakota, is another fresh autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 53.8°F (12.1°C) and 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

A clear reduction in the average high-temperature marks the arrival of October, falling from an agreeable 71.6°F (22°C) in September to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). During October, the average low-temperature in Pierpont is a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Humidity

In Pierpont, the average relative humidity in October is 68%.

Rainfall

In Pierpont, in October, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.9 rainfall days, and 22.09" (561mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Pierpont. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 2.6 snowfall days, it receives 2.17" (55mm) of snow. In Pierpont, during the entire year, snow falls for 68.4 days and aggregates up to 23.74" (603mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Pierpont is 10h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of October, in Pierpont, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Pierpont is 5.9h.

UV index

In Pierpont, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Pierpont in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Pierpont, records 53.8°F (12.1°C), while the low-temperature is 38.7°F (3.7°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Pierpont?

The average relative humidity in October in Pierpont, South Dakota, is 68%.

How much does it rain in Pierpont in October?

In Pierpont, South Dakota, in October, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Pierpont?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 2.6 snowfall days, it receives 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

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

In Pierpont, South Dakota, the average day length in October is 10h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Pierpont?

On the first day of October in Pierpont, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Pierpont?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Pierpont, South Dakota, is 5.9h.

How high is the UV index in October in Pierpont?

In Pierpont, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Pierpont, SD

Average temperature in October - Pierpont, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 38.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5°F).

Average pressure in October
Pierpont, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Pierpont, SD

Average wind speed in October - Pierpont, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 11.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).

Average humidity in October
Pierpont, SD

Average humidity in October - Pierpont, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (66%).

Average rainfall in October
Pierpont, SD

Average rainfall in October - Pierpont, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in October
Pierpont, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Pierpont, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Pierpont, SD

Average snowfall in October - Pierpont, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Pierpont, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Pierpont, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Pierpont, SD
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Pierpont, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Pierpont, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in October
Pierpont, SD

Average UV index in October - Pierpont, SD
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Pierpont, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Pierpont, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in October
Pierpont, SD

Average visibility in October - Pierpont, SD
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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