October weather forecast
Wewela, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Wewela, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 59.2°F (15.1°C) and 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

Wewela, South Dakota, in October sees a clear temperature decline, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C) in September to a refreshing 59.2°F (15.1°C). During October, Wewela observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 42.8°F (6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 59%.

Rainfall

In Wewela, during October, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Wewela, there are 103.9 rainfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Wewela. Throughout October, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.7 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 7:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 6:32 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Wewela, the average sunshine in October is 7h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during October translates into the following directions:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures?

In Wewela, 59.2°F (15.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 42.8°F (6°C) is the average low-temperature during October. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In October, the average relative humidity is 59%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Wewela, in October, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Wewela?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Wewela have in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 7:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 6:32 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

In Wewela, the average sunshine duration in October is 7h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In Wewela, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Wewela, SD

Average temperature in October - Wewela, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 59.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Wewela, SD

Average pressure in October - Wewela, SD
  • Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Wewela, SD

Average wind speed in October - Wewela, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in October
Wewela, SD

Average humidity in October - Wewela, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (57%).

Average rainfall in October
Wewela, SD

Average rainfall in October - Wewela, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in October
Wewela, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Wewela, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in October
Wewela, SD

Average snowfall in October - Wewela, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Wewela, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Wewela, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Wewela, 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: 7h and 0min

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 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Wewela, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Wewela, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in October
Wewela, SD

Average UV index in October - Wewela, 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 December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Wewela, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Wewela, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in October
Wewela, SD

Average visibility in October - Wewela, 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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