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
As October arrives, Sturgis's weather displays a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from September's warm 73.8°F (23.2°C) to a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C). During October, the average low-temperature is recorded at a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C).Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 59%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout October, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 126.3 rainfall days, and 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In October, in Sturgis, South Dakota, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout October, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sturgis, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.1 days and aggregates up to 36.26" (921mm) of snow.Daylight
In Sturgis, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 58min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:44 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 7.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: During October, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many hours of sunshine does Sturgis have in October?
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Average temperature in October
Sturgis, SD
- Average high temperature in October: 56.3°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 (32.2°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 40.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18°F).
Average pressure in October
Sturgis, 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
Sturgis, SD
- Average wind speed in October: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in October
Sturgis, SD
- Average humidity in October: 59%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).
Average rainfall in October
Sturgis, SD
- Average rainfall in October: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in October
Sturgis, SD
- Average rainfall days in October: 9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in October
Sturgis, SD
- Average snowfall in October: 2.32"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (8.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Sturgis, SD
- Average snowfall days in October: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Sturgis, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in October
Sturgis, SD
- Average sunshine days in October: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.4 days).
Average UV index in October
Sturgis, 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
Sturgis, SD
- Average cloud cover in October: 27
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in October
Sturgis, 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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