October weather forecastCarter, SD
October
Weather in October
October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Carter, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.8°F (6°C) and 59.2°F (15.1°C).Temperature
The onset of October marks a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a warm 76.6°F (24.8°C) in September to a mild 59.2°F (15.1°C). Throughout October, Carter encounters an average temperature drop to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 59%.Rainfall
In Carter, during October, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation. In Carter, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.9 days and collects up to 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Carter, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.7 days and aggregates up to 14.45" (367mm) of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 1min.On the first day of October in Carter, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 7:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 6:33 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Carter, the average sunshine in October is 7h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during October translates into the following directions:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in October
Carter, SD
- Average high temperature in October: 59.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 42.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).
Average pressure in October
Carter, 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
Carter, SD
- Average wind speed in October: 11.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).
Average humidity in October
Carter, SD
- Average humidity in October: 59%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (57%).
Average rainfall in October
Carter, SD
- Average rainfall in October: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in October
Carter, SD
- Average rainfall days in October: 8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in October
Carter, SD
- Average snowfall in October: 0.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Carter, SD
- Average snowfall days in October: 1.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Carter, 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: 7h and 0min
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 54min).
Average sunshine days in October
Carter, SD
- Average sunshine days in October: 20 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).
Average UV index in October
Carter, 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 December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Carter, SD
- Average cloud cover in October: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in October
Carter, 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).
