October weather forecast
Walker, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Walker, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 55.9°F (13.3°C) and min 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

October's onset witnesses a marked shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 74.5°F (23.6°C) in September to a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C). Walker records an average nighttime low of 41.4°F (5.2°C) in October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 60%.

Rainfall

In Walker, during October, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. In Walker, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.4 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Walker. 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

In Walker, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:23 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:31 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.6h.

UV index

In Walker, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Walker in October?

The high-temperature during October is 55.9°F (13.3°C) and the low-temperature is 41.4°F (5.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent 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 Walker?

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

How many days does it rain in October?

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

When does it start to snow?

October is the first month it typically snows. 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 October, the average day length is 10h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October in Walker, South Dakota, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:31 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Walker have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Walker, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Walker, SD

Average temperature in October - Walker, 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
Walker, SD

Average pressure in October - Walker, 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
Walker, SD

Average wind speed in October - Walker, 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
Walker, SD

Average humidity in October - Walker, 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
Walker, SD

Average rainfall in October - Walker, 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
Walker, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Walker, 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
Walker, SD

Average snowfall in October - Walker, 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
Walker, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Walker, 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
Walker, SD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Walker, SD
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • 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
Walker, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Walker, 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
Walker, SD

Average UV index in October - Walker, 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
Walker, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Walker, 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
Walker, SD

Average visibility in October - Walker, 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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