October weather forecast
Claire City, SD

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a cool autumn month in Claire City, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 54.9°F (12.7°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

A shift in Claire City's weather is noticeable as September turns into October, with the average high temperature decreasing from an agreeable 72°F (22.2°C) to a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C). During October, an average low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) is observed in Claire City.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Claire City is 67%.

Rainfall

In Claire City, in October, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Claire City, there are 107.9 rainfall days, and 20.63" (524mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Claire City, South Dakota, are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Claire City, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.2 days and aggregates up to 20.12" (511mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Claire City is 10h and 55min.
On the first day of October in Claire City, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5.9h.

UV index

In Claire City, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in October transforms into the following instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Claire City in October?

In October, in Claire City, the average high-temperature is 54.9°F (12.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 40.1°F (4.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Claire City?

In Claire City, the average relative humidity in October is 67%.

How much does it rain in Claire City in October?

In Claire City, in October, during 8.9 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Claire City?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Claire City have in October?

In Claire City, South Dakota, the average day length in October is 10h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Claire City?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in Claire City, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Claire City have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Claire City, South Dakota, is 5.9h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Claire City?

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Claire City, South Dakota, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Claire City, SD

Average temperature in October - Claire City, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 54.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

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Average pressure in October
Claire City, SD

Average pressure in October - Claire City, SD
  • Average pressure in October: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Claire City, SD

Average wind speed in October - Claire City, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in October
Claire City, SD

Average humidity in October - Claire City, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (65%).

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Average rainfall in October
Claire City, SD

Average rainfall in October - Claire City, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in October
Claire City, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Claire City, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Claire City, SD

Average snowfall in October - Claire City, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Claire City, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Claire City, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Claire City, SD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Claire City, SD
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Claire City, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Claire City, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Claire City, SD

Average UV index in October - Claire City, SD
  • Average UV index in October: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in October
Claire City, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Claire City, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in October
Claire City, SD

Average visibility in October - Claire City, 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).

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