October weather forecast
Faulkton, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Faulkton, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average high of 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Temperature

Faulkton, South Dakota, experiences a noticeable temperature shift with the start of October, with average high-temperatures moving from a warm 75.4°F (24.1°C) in September to a moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C). Faulkton usually reports an average low-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) during the month of October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 63%.

Rainfall

In Faulkton, during October, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Faulkton, there are 97.3 rainfall days, and 16.73" (425mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Faulkton are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In Faulkton, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.1 days and aggregates up to 16.06" (408mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 6:25 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Faulkton is 6.4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In October, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Faulkton?

The high-temperature, in October, in Faulkton, is 56.8°F (13.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 41.2°F (5.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Faulkton?

The average relative humidity in October is 63%.

How much does it rain in Faulkton in October?

In Faulkton, during October, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Faulkton?

October is the first month it typically snows in Faulkton. Throughout October, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Faulkton have in October?

The average day length in October in Faulkton is 10h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Faulkton?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Faulkton, South Dakota, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 6:25 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Faulkton have in October?

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

What is the UV index reading in October in Faulkton?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Faulkton, South Dakota, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Faulkton, SD

Average temperature in October - Faulkton, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.1°F).

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Average pressure in October
Faulkton, SD

Average pressure in October - Faulkton, SD
  • Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Faulkton, SD

Average wind speed in October - Faulkton, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

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Average humidity in October
Faulkton, SD

Average humidity in October - Faulkton, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (60%).

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Average rainfall in October
Faulkton, SD

Average rainfall in October - Faulkton, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in October
Faulkton, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Faulkton, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Faulkton, SD

Average snowfall in October - Faulkton, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Faulkton, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Faulkton, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Faulkton, SD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Faulkton, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Faulkton, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

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Average UV index in October
Faulkton, SD

Average UV index in October - Faulkton, SD
  • Average UV index in October: 2

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).

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Average cloud cover in October
Faulkton, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Faulkton, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in October
Faulkton, SD

Average visibility in October - Faulkton, 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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