October weather forecast
Kimball, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Kimball, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Temperature

The shift from September to October is characterized by a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, reducing from a warm 76.3°F (24.6°C) to a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C). During October, the temperature is averaged to a low of 42.4°F (5.8°C) at night.

Humidity

In Kimball, the average relative humidity in October is 62%.

Rainfall

In Kimball, in October, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 107.6 rainfall days, and 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kimball, South Dakota, are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Kimball, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.9 days and aggregates up to 17.87" (454mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 6:27 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Kimball, the average sunshine in October is 6.8h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during October leads to these advisories:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in October?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Kimball, is 58.6°F (14.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October?

In Kimball, the average relative humidity in October is 62%.

How much does it rain in October?

In Kimball, in October, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) 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 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Kimball have in October?

In October, the average day length in Kimball is 10h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 6:27 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Kimball have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.8h.

How high is the UV index in October?

In Kimball, 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 Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in October
Kimball, SD

Average temperature in October - Kimball, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 58.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in October
Kimball, SD

Average pressure in October - Kimball, 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
Kimball, SD

Average wind speed in October - Kimball, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).

Average humidity in October
Kimball, SD

Average humidity in October - Kimball, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (58%).

Average rainfall in October
Kimball, SD

Average rainfall in October - Kimball, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.55").

Average rainfall days in October
Kimball, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Kimball, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in October
Kimball, SD

Average snowfall in October - Kimball, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Kimball, SD

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Kimball, 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: 6h and 5min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in October
Kimball, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Kimball, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Kimball, SD

Average UV index in October - Kimball, 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 February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Kimball, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Kimball, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in October
Kimball, SD

Average visibility in October - Kimball, 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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