October weather forecastElm Springs, SD
October
Weather in October
October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Elm Springs, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and an average low of 39.9°F (4.4°C).Temperature
October's arrival is marked by a notable drop in high-temperatures, falling from a warm 73.9°F (23.3°C) in September to a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C). October nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C).Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity is 58%.Rainfall
In Elm Springs, in October, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Elm Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.8 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In October, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout October, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated. In Elm Springs, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 24.41" (620mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 10h and 58min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:40 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 7.3h.UV index
In Elm Springs, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Average temperature in October
Elm Springs, SD
- Average high temperature in October: 56.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 39.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°F).
Average pressure in October
Elm Springs, SD
- Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Elm Springs, SD
- Average wind speed in October: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).
Average humidity in October
Elm Springs, SD
- Average humidity in October: 58%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (50%).
Average rainfall in October
Elm Springs, SD
- Average rainfall in October: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in October
Elm Springs, SD
- Average rainfall days in October: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in October
Elm Springs, SD
- Average snowfall in October: 1.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Elm Springs, SD
- Average snowfall days in October: 2.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Elm Springs, SD
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in October: 7h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in October
Elm Springs, SD
- Average sunshine days in October: 17.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in October
Elm Springs, SD
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Elm Springs, SD
- Average cloud cover in October: 26
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in October
Elm Springs, 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).
