October weather forecast
Lake Andes, SD

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Lake Andes, South Dakota, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59.7°F (15.4°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

The start of October signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C) in September to a refreshing 59.7°F (15.4°C). The average temperature in Lake Andes during October nights dips to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

October is the least humid month in Lake Andes, South Dakota, with an average relative humidity of 62%.

Rainfall

In Lake Andes, in October, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lake Andes, there are 104.1 rainfall days, and 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lake Andes are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Lake Andes. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lake Andes, there are 32.8 snowfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Lake Andes, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 6:26 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Lake Andes, the average sunshine in October is 6.6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Lake Andes is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during October translates into the following guidance:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Lake Andes?

The high-temperature, in October, in Lake Andes, is 59.7°F (15.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 42.4°F (5.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the least humid month in Lake Andes?

The least humid month in Lake Andes, South Dakota, is October, with an average relative humidity of 62%.

What is the average humidity in October in Lake Andes?

In Lake Andes, the average relative humidity in October is 62%.

How many days does it rain in October in Lake Andes?

In Lake Andes, South Dakota, in October, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Lake Andes?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Lake Andes?

In October, the average day length in Lake Andes, South Dakota, is 11h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Lake Andes?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lake Andes, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 6:26 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Lake Andes?

The average sunshine duration in October in Lake Andes, South Dakota, is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Lake Andes?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Lake Andes, SD

Average temperature in October - Lake Andes, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 59.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

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Average pressure in October
Lake Andes, SD

Average pressure in October - Lake Andes, SD
  • Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Lake Andes, SD

Average wind speed in October - Lake Andes, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in October
Lake Andes, SD

Average humidity in October - Lake Andes, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

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Average rainfall in October
Lake Andes, SD

Average rainfall in October - Lake Andes, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in October
Lake Andes, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Lake Andes, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Lake Andes, SD

Average snowfall in October - Lake Andes, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.08"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Lake Andes, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Lake Andes, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Lake Andes, SD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Lake Andes, SD
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Lake Andes, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Lake Andes, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in October
Lake Andes, SD

Average UV index in October - Lake Andes, SD
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Lake Andes, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Lake Andes, 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 July (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in October
Lake Andes, SD

Average visibility in October - Lake Andes, 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).

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