October weather forecast
Tabor, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Tabor, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and an average high of 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

The shift into October is marked by a noticeable reduction in the average high-temperature, decreasing from September's moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) to a refreshing 59.4°F (15.2°C). During the month of October, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Humidity

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout October, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.9 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) 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 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Tabor, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.4 days and aggregates up to 14.45" (367mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in October translates into these instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Tabor in October?

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and a low-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the least humid month in Tabor?

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

What is the average humidity in October?

The average relative humidity in October is 64%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In October, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout October, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows in Tabor, South Dakota. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Tabor, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Tabor have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Tabor, SD

Average temperature in October - Tabor, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 59.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

Average pressure in October
Tabor, SD

Average pressure in October - Tabor, 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 (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Tabor, SD

Average wind speed in October - Tabor, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in October
Tabor, SD

Average humidity in October - Tabor, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in October
Tabor, SD

Average rainfall in October - Tabor, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in October
Tabor, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Tabor, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Tabor, SD

Average snowfall in October - Tabor, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Tabor, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Tabor, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Tabor, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in October
Tabor, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Tabor, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Tabor, SD

Average UV index in October - Tabor, SD
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Tabor, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Tabor, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in October
Tabor, SD

Average visibility in October - Tabor, 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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