October weather forecast
Witten, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Witten, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 59.2°F (15.1°C) and min 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

The changeover to October signals a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C) in September to a refreshing 59.2°F (15.1°C). During the month of October, Witten anticipates a mean low-temperature of 42.8°F (6°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 59%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout October, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Witten, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.9 days and collects up to 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall 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 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.7 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 0min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 6:32 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 7h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in October?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 59.2°F (15.1°C) and 42.8°F (6°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

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

How much does it rain in Witten in October?

In Witten, in October, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) 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 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 6:32 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October?

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

How high is the UV index in October?

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

Average temperature in October - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average pressure in October - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average wind speed in October - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average humidity in October - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average rainfall in October - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average snowfall in October - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Witten, SD
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • 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
Witten, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average UV index in October - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Witten, 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
Witten, SD

Average visibility in October - Witten, 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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