October weather forecast
Whitehorse, SD

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Whitehorse, South Dakota, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.4°F (5.2°C) and 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Temperature

Whitehorse experiences a clear temperature downturn in October, with average high-temperatures moving from a warm 74.5°F (23.6°C) in September to a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C). During October, Whitehorse's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:23 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 6.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In October, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

Whitehorse in October has an average high-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

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

How much does it rain in Whitehorse in October?

In Whitehorse, during October, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows in Whitehorse. 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 Whitehorse, the average day length in October is 10h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:32 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Whitehorse have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in October?

In Whitehorse, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Whitehorse, SD

Average temperature in October - Whitehorse, 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
Whitehorse, SD

Average pressure in October - Whitehorse, 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
Whitehorse, SD

Average wind speed in October - Whitehorse, 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
Whitehorse, SD

Average humidity in October - Whitehorse, 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
Whitehorse, SD

Average rainfall in October - Whitehorse, 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
Whitehorse, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Whitehorse, 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
Whitehorse, SD

Average snowfall in October - Whitehorse, 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
Whitehorse, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Whitehorse, 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
Whitehorse, SD

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

Average sunshine days in October - Whitehorse, 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
Whitehorse, SD

Average UV index in October - Whitehorse, 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
Whitehorse, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Whitehorse, 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
Whitehorse, SD

Average visibility in October - Whitehorse, 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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