October weather forecast
Wolsey, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Wolsey, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average high of 57.9°F (14.4°C).

Temperature

Wolsey's weather in October is marked by a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from September's moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C) to a refreshing 57.9°F (14.4°C). In Wolsey, October's nights observe an average temperature dip to a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 63%.

Rainfall

In Wolsey, in October, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 101.8 rainfall days, and 18.19" (462mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 42.3 snowfall days, and 16.54" (420mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Wolsey, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 58min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 6:24 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Wolsey, the average sunshine in October is 6.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. 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 Wolsey, 57.9°F (14.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 41.5°F (5.3°C) is the average low-temperature during October. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Wolsey, the average relative humidity in October is 63%.

How many days does it rain in October?

In Wolsey, in October, during 8.1 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

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

In Wolsey, the average day length in October is 10h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 6:24 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Wolsey have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Wolsey, SD

Average temperature in October - Wolsey, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 57.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).

Average pressure in October
Wolsey, SD

Average pressure in October - Wolsey, 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
Wolsey, SD

Average wind speed in October - Wolsey, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in October
Wolsey, SD

Average humidity in October - Wolsey, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (62%).

Average rainfall in October
Wolsey, SD

Average rainfall in October - Wolsey, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in October
Wolsey, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Wolsey, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in October
Wolsey, SD

Average snowfall in October - Wolsey, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Wolsey, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Wolsey, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Wolsey, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Wolsey, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in October
Wolsey, SD

Average UV index in October - Wolsey, SD
  • Average UV index in October: 2

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 November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Wolsey, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Wolsey, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in October
Wolsey, SD

Average visibility in October - Wolsey, 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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