October weather forecast
Fairview Heights, SD

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Fairview Heights, South Dakota, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.6°F (5.9°C) and max 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

October signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from September's warm 76.1°F (24.5°C) to a refreshing 59.4°F (15.2°C). October sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Humidity

The least humid month in Fairview Heights is October, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

Rainfall

In Fairview Heights, South Dakota, during October, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Fairview Heights, there are 117.9 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fairview Heights are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Fairview Heights. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fairview Heights, there are 37.4 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fairview Heights, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Fairview Heights is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during October translates into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Fairview Heights in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in Fairview Heights, records 59.4°F (15.2°C), while the low-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the least humid month in Fairview Heights?

With an average relative humidity of 64%, October is the least humid month in Fairview Heights.

What is the average humidity in October in Fairview Heights?

In October, the average relative humidity in Fairview Heights, South Dakota, is 64%.

How much does it rain in Fairview Heights in October?

In Fairview Heights, South Dakota, in October, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Fairview Heights?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fairview Heights have in October?

In Fairview Heights, South Dakota, the average day length in October is 11h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Fairview Heights?

On the first day of October in Fairview Heights, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairview Heights have in October?

In Fairview Heights, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Fairview Heights?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Fairview Heights, SD

Average temperature in October - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 59.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

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Average pressure in October
Fairview Heights, SD

Average pressure in October - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Fairview Heights, SD

Average wind speed in October - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

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Average humidity in October
Fairview Heights, SD

Average humidity in October - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

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Average rainfall in October
Fairview Heights, SD

Average rainfall in October - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in October
Fairview Heights, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Fairview Heights, SD

Average snowfall in October - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Fairview Heights, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 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
Fairview Heights, SD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Fairview Heights, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in October
Fairview Heights, SD

Average UV index in October - Fairview Heights, 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 January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in October
Fairview Heights, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Fairview Heights, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in October
Fairview Heights, SD

Average visibility in October - Fairview Heights, 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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