October weather forecast
Wakpala, SD

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Weather in October

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

Temperature

October's arrival is marked by a notable drop in high-temperatures, falling from a moderately hot 74.5°F (23.6°C) in September to a refreshing 55.9°F (13.3°C). Wakpala, in October, experiences an average temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Wakpala is 60%.

Rainfall

In Wakpala, during October, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Wakpala, there are 89.4 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Wakpala are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 10h and 55min.
On the first day of October in Wakpala, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:29 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Wakpala is 6.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during October translates into the following guidance:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Wakpala in October?

In October, in Wakpala, 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', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Wakpala?

In October, the average relative humidity is 60%.

How many days does it rain in October in Wakpala?

In Wakpala, 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 Wakpala?

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

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

In Wakpala, South Dakota, the average day length in October is 10h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Wakpala?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wakpala, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:29 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Wakpala have in October?

In Wakpala, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.6h.

How high is the UV index in October in Wakpala?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Wakpala, SD

Average temperature in October - Wakpala, 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
Wakpala, SD

Average pressure in October - Wakpala, 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
Wakpala, SD

Average wind speed in October - Wakpala, 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
Wakpala, SD

Average humidity in October - Wakpala, 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
Wakpala, SD

Average rainfall in October - Wakpala, 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
Wakpala, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Wakpala, 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
Wakpala, SD

Average snowfall in October - Wakpala, 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
Wakpala, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Wakpala, 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
Wakpala, SD

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

Average sunshine days in October - Wakpala, 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
Wakpala, SD

Average UV index in October - Wakpala, 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
Wakpala, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Wakpala, 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
Wakpala, SD

Average visibility in October - Wakpala, 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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