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 witnesses a clear temperature decrease, falling from a moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C) in September to a refreshing 57.4°F (14.1°C). An average minimum temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) is recorded during the month of October.Humidity
The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 66%.Rainfall
In Sioux Falls, in October, during 8.6 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.1 rainfall days, and 20.71" (526mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sioux Falls, there are 48.7 snowfall days, and 18.23" (463mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 11h and 0min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 6:18 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 6.1h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during October leads to these instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Average temperature in October
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average high temperature in October: 57.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 41.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.7°F).
Average pressure in October
Sioux Falls, 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 (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average wind speed in October: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).
Average humidity in October
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average humidity in October: 66%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in October
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average rainfall in October: 1.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.27").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.67").
Average rainfall days in October
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average rainfall days in October: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average snowfall in October: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average snowfall days in October: 1.5 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
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in October
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).
Average UV index in October
Sioux Falls, 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
Sioux Falls, SD
- Average cloud cover in October: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in October
Sioux Falls, 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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