October weather forecast
Smithwick, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Smithwick, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 39.6°F (4.2°C) and max 57.6°F (14.2°C).

Temperature

In Smithwick, stepping into October signifies a significant temperature decrement, moving down from September's warm 75.2°F (24°C) to a moderate 57.6°F (14.2°C). Smithwick records an average nighttime low-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) throughout October.

Humidity

In Smithwick, the average relative humidity in October is 57%.

Rainfall

In Smithwick, during October, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 115.8 rainfall days, and 16.61" (422mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Smithwick, in October, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.56" (65mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.2 snowfall days, and 23.19" (589mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of October in Smithwick, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:45 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Smithwick is 7.1h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Smithwick is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during October translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Smithwick in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Smithwick, is 57.6°F (14.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 39.6°F (4.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Smithwick?

In October, the average relative humidity is 57%.

How much does it rain in Smithwick in October?

In Smithwick, during October, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Smithwick in October?

In Smithwick, during October, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.

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

In Smithwick, the average day length in October is 11h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Smithwick?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:33 pm. On the last day of the month, in Smithwick, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:45 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Smithwick?

The average sunshine duration in October is 7.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Smithwick?

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

Average temperature in October - Smithwick, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 57.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (18.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Smithwick, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Smithwick, SD

Average wind speed in October - Smithwick, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Smithwick, SD

Average humidity in October - Smithwick, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

Average rainfall in October
Smithwick, SD

Average rainfall in October - Smithwick, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in October
Smithwick, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Smithwick, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Smithwick, SD

Average snowfall in October - Smithwick, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 2.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Smithwick, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Smithwick, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Smithwick, 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 1min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in October
Smithwick, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Smithwick, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Smithwick, SD

Average UV index in October - Smithwick, 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
Smithwick, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Smithwick, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in October
Smithwick, SD

Average visibility in October - Smithwick, 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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