Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
October's arrival witnesses a distinct temperature drop, receding from September's moderately hot 77.5°F (25.3°C) to a mild 59.2°F (15.1°C). In the month of October, Cottonwood's average low-temperature falls to a chilly 43°F (6.1°C).Humidity
In Cottonwood, the average relative humidity in October is 56%.Rainfall
In Cottonwood, in October, during 7.2 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cottonwood, there are 95.3 rainfall days, and 13.74" (349mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Cottonwood are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Cottonwood. Throughout October, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Cottonwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.8 days and aggregates up to 16.1" (409mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Cottonwood, South Dakota, is 10h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:27 pm. On the last day of October, in Cottonwood, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:38 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 7.2h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in October leads to these guidelines:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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How many hours of sunshine does Cottonwood have in October?
What is the UV index reading in October in Cottonwood?
Average temperature in October
Cottonwood, SD
- Average high temperature in October: 59.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 43°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in October
Cottonwood, SD
- Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Cottonwood, SD
- Average wind speed in October: 11.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
Average humidity in October
Cottonwood, SD
- Average humidity in October: 56%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).
Average rainfall in October
Cottonwood, SD
- Average rainfall in October: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in October
Cottonwood, SD
- Average rainfall days in October: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in October
Cottonwood, SD
- Average snowfall in October: 0.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Cottonwood, SD
- Average snowfall days in October: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Cottonwood, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in October
Cottonwood, SD
- Average sunshine days in October: 20.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (14.1 days).
Average UV index in October
Cottonwood, SD
- Average UV index in October: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Cottonwood, SD
- Average cloud cover in October: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in October
Cottonwood, 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).
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