October weather forecast
Kimball, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Kimball, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Temperature

October's arrival witnesses a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, receding from September's moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C) to a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C). In October, the recorded average low-temperature is a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

In Kimball, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in October is 62%.

Rainfall

In Kimball, in October, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Kimball, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.6 days and collects up to 17.83" (453mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Kimball. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Kimball, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.9 days and aggregates up to 17.87" (454mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 10h and 59min.
On the first day of October in Kimball, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 6:27 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Kimball, the average sunshine in October is 6.8h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Kimball is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Kimball?

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Kimball, South Dakota, are 58.6°F (14.8°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Kimball?

The average relative humidity in October in Kimball, South Dakota, is 62%.

How many days does it rain in October in Kimball?

In October, in Kimball, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout October, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Kimball?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

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

In October, the average day length in Kimball, South Dakota, is 10h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Kimball?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 6:27 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Kimball?

The average sunshine duration in October in Kimball is 6.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Kimball?

In Kimball, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Kimball, SD

Average temperature in October - Kimball, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 58.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

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Average pressure in October
Kimball, SD

Average pressure in October - Kimball, 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).

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Average wind speed in October
Kimball, SD

Average wind speed in October - Kimball, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).

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Average humidity in October
Kimball, SD

Average humidity in October - Kimball, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (58%).

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Average rainfall in October
Kimball, SD

Average rainfall in October - Kimball, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in October
Kimball, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Kimball, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Kimball, SD

Average snowfall in October - Kimball, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Kimball, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Kimball, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (11.7 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
Kimball, SD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Kimball, 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 5min

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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Kimball, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Kimball, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Kimball, SD

Average UV index in October - Kimball, 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 February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in October
Kimball, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Kimball, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in October
Kimball, SD

Average visibility in October - Kimball, 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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