October weather forecast
Trail City, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Trail City, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 55.9°F (13.3°C) and 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

A noticeable downshift in temperatures is seen as September gives way to October, with average highs moving from a warm 74.5°F (23.6°C) to a refreshing 55.9°F (13.3°C). In the month of October, Trail City experiences an average low-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Trail City, South Dakota, in October, during 7.5 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 89.4 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Trail City, South Dakota, are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Trail City. Throughout October, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.98" (25mm) of snow. In Trail City, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.4 days and aggregates up to 19.09" (485mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Trail City, South Dakota, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 55min.
On the first day of October in Trail City, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Trail City, the average sunshine in October is 6.6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Trail City is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during October translates into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Trail City?

In Trail City, in October, the average high-temperature is 55.9°F (13.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.4°F (5.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Trail City?

In Trail City, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in October is 60%.

How much does it rain in Trail City in October?

In Trail City, South Dakota, in October, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Trail City?

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

How many hours of daylight does Trail City have in October?

The average day length in October is 10h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Trail City?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in Trail City, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:30 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Trail City have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Trail City, South Dakota, is 6.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Trail City?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Trail City, South Dakota, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Trail City, SD

Average temperature in October - Trail City, 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
Trail City, SD

Average pressure in October - Trail City, 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
Trail City, SD

Average wind speed in October - Trail City, 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
Trail City, SD

Average humidity in October - Trail City, 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
Trail City, SD

Average rainfall in October - Trail City, 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
Trail City, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Trail City, 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
Trail City, SD

Average snowfall in October - Trail City, 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
Trail City, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Trail City, 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
Trail City, SD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Trail City, 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
Trail City, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Trail City, 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
Trail City, SD

Average UV index in October - Trail City, 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
Trail City, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Trail City, 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
Trail City, SD

Average visibility in October - Trail City, 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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