October weather forecastSouth Sioux City, NE
October
Weather in October
The sweeping autumnal change continues to fashion South Sioux City's weather in October. From high temperatures around 59.9°F (15.5°C), a move toward winter characterizes the month. The progressive change from daylight of 12.5 hours in September to 11 hours in October makes it clear that winter is around the corner. The autumn hues in South Sioux City's parks and trails are a visual highlight as nature puts on its best display. Despite the shortening days and cooling climate, October remains a favored time for hikes and picnics.Temperature
October signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from September's moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C) to a refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 43.5°F (6.4°C) in October.Humidity
The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 65%.Rainfall
In South Sioux 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 South Sioux City. 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
In South Sioux City, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 2min.On the first day of October, 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.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine in South Sioux City is 6.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in October translates into the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
South Sioux 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
South Sioux 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
South Sioux 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
South Sioux 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
South Sioux 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
South Sioux 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
South Sioux 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
South Sioux 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
South Sioux 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
South Sioux 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
South Sioux 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
South Sioux 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
South Sioux 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).
