October weather forecast
Fulton, SD

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Fulton, South Dakota, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.1°F (5.6°C) and max 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of October, Fulton's average high-temperature witnesses a clear drop, receding from September's moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) to a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C). Fulton reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C) in October.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Fulton are September and October, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

Rainfall

In Fulton, during October, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. In Fulton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.2 days and collects up to 11.3" (287mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Fulton. October is the first month it typically snows in Fulton. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fulton, there are 35.3 snowfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day in Fulton, South Dakota, is 10h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Fulton, the average sunshine in October is 6.5h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Fulton?

In Fulton, 58.5°F (14.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 42.1°F (5.6°C) is the average low-temperature during October. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the least humid month in Fulton?

September and October, with an average relative humidity of 63%, are the least humid months in Fulton, South Dakota.

What is the average humidity in October in Fulton?

In October, the average relative humidity is 63%.

How much does it rain in Fulton in October?

In Fulton, during October, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Fulton?

October is the first month it typically snows in Fulton. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Fulton?

In October, the average day length is 10h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Fulton?

On the first day of October in Fulton, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fulton have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

How high is the UV index in October in Fulton?

In Fulton, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Fulton, SD

Average temperature in October - Fulton, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 58.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.1°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 (10.2°F).

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Average pressure in October
Fulton, SD

Average pressure in October - Fulton, 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 (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Fulton, SD

Average wind speed in October - Fulton, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).

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Average humidity in October
Fulton, SD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).

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Average rainfall in October
Fulton, SD

Average rainfall in October - Fulton, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in October
Fulton, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Fulton, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Fulton, SD

Average snowfall in October - Fulton, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Fulton, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Fulton, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 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
Fulton, SD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Fulton, 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: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Fulton, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Fulton, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Fulton, SD

Average UV index in October - Fulton, 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
Fulton, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Fulton, 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 22).

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Average visibility in October
Fulton, SD

Average visibility in October - Fulton, 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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