October weather forecastChamberlain, SD
October
Weather in October
October fully ushers in autumn in Chamberlain, South Dakota with a noticeable dip in temperatures by both day and night. With the arrival of the cool weather, the city graces the change of leaves on trees. The end of October also sees the return of snowfall after the summer hiatus. A clear transition from the warmth of summer to cooler weather is evident throughout the month. Reduced daylight hours and an increase in cloud cover, in tandem with the dip in temperatures, highlight the arrival of the colder months.Temperature
As Chamberlain transitions into October, the average high-temperature shows a marked reduction, decreasing from a moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C) in September to a refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C). Throughout October nights, Chamberlain registers an average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C).Humidity
In Chamberlain, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in October is 62%.Rainfall
In Chamberlain, in October, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 107.6 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 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.9 snowfall days, and 17.87" (454mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day in Chamberlain, South Dakota, is 10h and 59min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 7:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 6:28 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October in Chamberlain is 6.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October in Chamberlain, South Dakota, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Chamberlain, SD
- Average high temperature in October: 58.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 42.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).
Average pressure in October
Chamberlain, 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
Chamberlain, SD
- Average wind speed in October: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).
Average humidity in October
Chamberlain, SD
- Average humidity in October: 62%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (58%).
Average rainfall in October
Chamberlain, SD
- Average rainfall in October: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.55").
Average rainfall days in October
Chamberlain, SD
- Average rainfall days in October: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Chamberlain, SD
- Average snowfall in October: 0.59"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Chamberlain, SD
- Average snowfall days in October: 1.6 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Chamberlain, 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 48min
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 42min).
Average sunshine days in October
Chamberlain, SD
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Chamberlain, 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 February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Chamberlain, SD
- Average cloud cover in October: 30
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in October
Chamberlain, 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).
