October weather forecastHuron, SD

October
Weather in October
October in Huron locks the city into the grasp of autumn. With the changing foliage reaching its climax, the city remains swathed in a spectacular palette of colors. As the month progresses, temperatures continue to fall, adding a distinct chill to the breezy fall afternoons. Locals transition from summer attire, opting for jackets and scarves as winter wardrobe creeps back into rotation. The approach of winter brings an end to the bounty of fall and paints a picture of serenity across Huron.Temperature
The onset of October in Huron brings a distinct decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C) in September to a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C). An average low-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) marks the month of October.Humidity
In Huron, the average relative humidity in October is 63%.Rainfall
In Huron, in October, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 101.8 rainfall days, and 18.19" (462mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.4 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Huron, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.3 days and aggregates up to 16.54" (420mm) of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 58min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 7:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 6.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Average temperature in October
Huron, SD
- Average high temperature in October: 57.9°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 (23.2°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 41.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).
Average pressure in October
Huron, 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).
Average wind speed in October
Huron, SD
- Average wind speed in October: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.6mph).
Average humidity in October
Huron, 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 (62%).
Average rainfall in October
Huron, SD
- Average rainfall in October: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in October
Huron, SD
- Average rainfall days in October: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in October
Huron, SD
- Average snowfall in October: 0.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Huron, SD
- Average snowfall days in October: 1.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Huron, SD
- Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in October
Huron, SD
- Average sunshine days in October: 20.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Huron, SD
- Average UV index in October: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Huron, SD
- Average cloud cover in October: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in October
Huron, 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).





