October weather forecastIdeal, SD
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Ideal, South Dakota, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 42.8°F (6°C) and 59.2°F (15.1°C).Temperature
In Ideal, the onset of October is marked by a decreased average high-temperature, declining from September's moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C) to a moderate 59.2°F (15.1°C). Ideal's nights in October experience an average temperature drop to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 59%.Rainfall
In Ideal, during October, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation. In Ideal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.9 days and collects up to 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ideal. October is the first month it typically snows in Ideal. Throughout October, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Ideal, there are 39.7 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 6:31 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in October leads to these recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Average temperature in October
Ideal, SD
- Average high temperature in October: 59.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 42.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).
Average pressure in October
Ideal, SD
- Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Ideal, SD
- Average wind speed in October: 11.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).
Average humidity in October
Ideal, SD
- Average humidity in October: 59%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (57%).
Average rainfall in October
Ideal, SD
- Average rainfall in October: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in October
Ideal, SD
- Average rainfall days in October: 8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in October
Ideal, SD
- Average snowfall in October: 0.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Ideal, SD
- Average snowfall days in October: 1.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Ideal, 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: 7h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in October
Ideal, SD
- Average sunshine days in October: 20 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).
Average UV index in October
Ideal, 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 December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Ideal, SD
- Average cloud cover in October: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in October
Ideal, 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).
