October weather forecast
Ridgeview, SD

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Ridgeview, South Dakota, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 55.9°F (13.3°C) and min 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

Ridgeview in October sees a clear temperature decline, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a moderately hot 74.5°F (23.6°C) in September to a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C). Ridgeview's average low-temperature for the month of October records at a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Humidity

In Ridgeview, the average relative humidity in October is 60%.

Rainfall

In Ridgeview, in October, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 89.4 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 56min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.6h.

UV index

In Ridgeview, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during October leads to these advisories:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ridgeview in October?

The high-temperature during October is 55.9°F (13.3°C) and the low-temperature is 41.4°F (5.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 60%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout October, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 10h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Ridgeview?

On the first day of October in Ridgeview, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Ridgeview?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

How high is the UV index in October in Ridgeview?

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

Average temperature in October - Ridgeview, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 55.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in October
Ridgeview, SD

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

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

Average wind speed in October
Ridgeview, SD

Average wind speed in October - Ridgeview, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).

Average humidity in October
Ridgeview, SD

Average humidity in October - Ridgeview, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

Average rainfall in October
Ridgeview, SD

Average rainfall in October - Ridgeview, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in October
Ridgeview, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Ridgeview, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Ridgeview, SD

Average snowfall in October - Ridgeview, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Ridgeview, SD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Ridgeview, 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: 6h and 4min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Ridgeview, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Ridgeview, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 21 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

Average UV index in October
Ridgeview, SD

Average UV index in October - Ridgeview, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Ridgeview, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Ridgeview, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in October
Ridgeview, SD

Average visibility in October - Ridgeview, 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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