October weather forecastGarden City, SD
October
Weather in October
October, like September, in Garden City, South Dakota, is a cool autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39°F (3.9°C) and 54.3°F (12.4°C).Temperature
The shift from September to October sees a distinct decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a pleasant 71.6°F (22°C) to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C). October generally records an average low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C).Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are September and October, with an average relative humidity of 68%.Rainfall
In Garden City, in October, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.3 rainfall days, and 18.78" (477mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 2.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Garden City, there are 64.3 snowfall days, and 17.56" (446mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 10h and 57min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 6:19 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Garden City, the average sunshine in October is 6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Average temperature in October
Garden City, SD
- Average high temperature in October: 54.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 39°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.5°F).
Average pressure in October
Garden City, 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).
Average wind speed in October
Garden City, SD
- Average wind speed in October: 11.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Garden City, SD
- Average humidity in October: 68%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (68%).
Average rainfall in October
Garden City, SD
- Average rainfall in October: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.59").
Average rainfall days in October
Garden City, SD
- Average rainfall days in October: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in October
Garden City, SD
- Average snowfall in October: 0.94"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Garden City, SD
- Average snowfall days in October: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Garden City, SD
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 54min
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 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in October
Garden City, SD
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Garden City, SD
- Average UV index in October: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Garden City, SD
- Average cloud cover in October: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in October
Garden City, 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).
