October weather forecastAlexandria, SD
October
Weather in October
October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Alexandria, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.1°F (5.6°C) and max 58.5°F (14.7°C).Temperature
Alexandria's transition into October is marked by a clear drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to a mild 58.5°F (14.7°C). Alexandria experiences an average low-temperature reading of 42.1°F (5.6°C) throughout October.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are September and October, with an average relative humidity of 63%.Rainfall
In Alexandria, in October, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Alexandria, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.2 days and collects up to 11.3" (287mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Alexandria. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Alexandria, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.3 days and aggregates up to 7.17" (182mm) of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day in Alexandria is 11h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 6.5h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Alexandria, SD
- Average high temperature in October: 58.5°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 (24.4°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 42.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).
Average pressure in October
Alexandria, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Alexandria, SD
- Average wind speed in October: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).
Average humidity in October
Alexandria, SD
- Average humidity in October: 63%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).
Average rainfall in October
Alexandria, SD
- Average rainfall in October: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.28").
Average rainfall days in October
Alexandria, SD
- Average rainfall days in October: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Alexandria, SD
- Average snowfall in October: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Alexandria, SD
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Alexandria, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in October
Alexandria, SD
- Average sunshine days in October: 22 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Alexandria, 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 January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Alexandria, SD
- Average cloud cover in October: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in October
Alexandria, 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).
