October weather forecast
Vale, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Vale, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 40.1°F (4.5°C) and max 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

A clear reduction in the average high-temperature is witnessed with the onset of October, reducing from a moderately hot 73.8°F (23.2°C) in September to a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C). During the nights in October, an average low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) is observed in Vale.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Vale is 59%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout October, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Vale, there are 126.3 rainfall days, and 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In October, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout October, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 62.1 snowfall days, and 36.26" (921mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 10h and 58min.
On the first day of October in Vale, South Dakota, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Vale, the average sunshine in October is 7.1h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Vale, South Dakota, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October in Vale?

In Vale, in October, the average high-temperature is 56.3°F (13.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 40.1°F (4.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Vale?

The average relative humidity in October in Vale, South Dakota, is 59%.

How much does it rain in Vale in October?

In October, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout October, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Vale in October?

In Vale, South Dakota, in October, snow falls for 3.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in October in Vale is 10h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Vale?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Vale?

In Vale, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.1h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Vale?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Vale, South Dakota, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Vale, SD

Average temperature in October - Vale, 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
Vale, SD

Average pressure in October - Vale, 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
Vale, SD

Average wind speed in October - Vale, 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
Vale, SD

Average humidity in October - Vale, 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
Vale, SD

Average rainfall in October - Vale, 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
Vale, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Vale, 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
Vale, SD

Average snowfall in October - Vale, 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
Vale, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Vale, 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
Vale, SD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Vale, 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
Vale, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Vale, 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
Vale, SD

Average UV index in October - Vale, 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
Vale, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Vale, 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
Vale, SD

Average visibility in October - Vale, 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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