October weather forecastDakota City, NE

October

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Dakota City, Nebraska, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 59.9°F (15.5°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

Witnessing a clear downswing, the average high-temperature during October drops from September's warm 75.6°F (24.2°C) to a moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C). Dakota City's average low-temperature for the month of October records at a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Humidity

The least humid month in Dakota City is October, with an average relative humidity of 65%.

Rainfall

In Dakota City, in October, during 8.5 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 102.3 rainfall days, and 12.91" (328mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Dakota City, Nebraska. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.1 snowfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of October, in Dakota City, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.3h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in October translates into these instructions:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Dakota City, Nebraska, during October is 59.9°F (15.5°C) and the low-temperature is 43.5°F (6.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

October is the least humid month in Dakota City, Nebraska, with an average relative humidity of 65%.

The average relative humidity in October in Dakota City is 65%.

In Dakota City, in October, during 8.5 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

October is the first month it typically snows in Dakota City, Nebraska. Throughout October, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

In Dakota City, the average day length in October is 11h and 2min.

On the first day of October in Dakota City, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CDT.

In Dakota City, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.3h.

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Dakota City, NE

  • Average high temperature in October: 59.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in October
Dakota City, NE

  • Average pressure in October: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in October
Dakota City, NE

  • Average wind speed in October: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

Average humidity in October
Dakota City, NE

  • Average humidity in October: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall in October
Dakota City, NE

  • Average rainfall in October: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.85").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.39").

Average rainfall days in October
Dakota City, NE

  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in October
Dakota City, NE

  • Average snowfall in October: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in October
Dakota City, NE

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Dakota City, NE

  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in October
Dakota City, NE

  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in October
Dakota City, NE

  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Dakota City, NE

  • Average cloud cover in October: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in October
Dakota City, NE

  • 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).