October weather forecastAshton, SD
October
Weather in October
October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Ashton, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 41.2°F (5.1°C) and max 57.9°F (14.4°C).Temperature
October's arrival is marked by a significant decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 75.9°F (24.4°C) in September to a mild 57.9°F (14.4°C). Ashton's average low-temperature during October nights is observed to be a wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 63%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 7.9 days. Throughout October, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 97.6 rainfall days, and 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Ashton, there are 43.7 snowfall days, and 18.66" (474mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day in Ashton is 10h and 56min.On the first day of October in Ashton, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 6.5h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Ashton is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 in October translates into these instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Ashton, 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 (22.5°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 41.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).
Average pressure in October
Ashton, 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
Ashton, SD
- Average wind speed in October: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Ashton, 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 (60%).
Average rainfall in October
Ashton, SD
- Average rainfall in October: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").
Average rainfall days in October
Ashton, SD
- Average rainfall days in October: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Ashton, SD
- Average snowfall in October: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Ashton, SD
- Average snowfall days in October: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Ashton, SD
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 30min
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 6min).
Average sunshine days in October
Ashton, SD
- Average sunshine days in October: 20.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).
Average UV index in October
Ashton, 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 February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Ashton, SD
- Average cloud cover in October: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in October
Ashton, 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).
