October weather forecast
Garden City, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Garden City, South Dakota, is a cool autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 54.3°F (12.4°C) and min 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

As October begins, there is a noticeable decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a pleasant 71.6°F (22°C) in September to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C). Throughout October nights, Garden City experiences a consistent temperature average of 39°F (3.9°C).

Humidity

September and October, with an average relative humidity of 68%, are the least humid months in Garden City, South Dakota.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout October, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Garden City, 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 in Garden City. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 2.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Garden City, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 64.3 days and aggregates up to 17.56" (446mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Garden City, 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, South Dakota, the average sunshine in October is 6h.

UV index

In Garden City, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Garden City?

In Garden City, 54.3°F (12.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 39°F (3.9°C) is the average low-temperature during October. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the least humid months in Garden City?

The months with the lowest humidity are September and October, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

What is the average humidity in October in Garden City?

In October, the average relative humidity in Garden City, South Dakota, is 68%.

How many days does it rain in October in Garden City?

In October, in Garden City, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout October, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Garden City?

October is the first month it typically snows in Garden City, South Dakota. Throughout October, in the average 2.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Garden City?

In Garden City, South Dakota, the average day length in October is 10h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Garden City?

On the first day of October in Garden City, South Dakota, 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.

How many hours of sunshine does Garden City have in October?

In October, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

How high is the UV index in October in Garden City?

In Garden City, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in October 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
Garden City, SD

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).

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Average pressure in October
Garden City, SD

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).

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Average wind speed in October
Garden City, SD

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).

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Average humidity in October
Garden City, SD

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%).

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Average rainfall in October
Garden City, SD

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").

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Average rainfall days in October
Garden City, SD

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).

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Average snowfall in October
Garden City, SD

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").

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Average snowfall days in October
Garden City, SD

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).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Garden City, SD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Garden City, 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 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).

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Average sunshine days in October
Garden City, SD

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).

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Average UV index in October
Garden City, SD

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).

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Average cloud cover in October
Garden City, SD

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).

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Average visibility in October
Garden City, SD

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).

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