October weather forecast
Long Valley, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Long Valley, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 59.2°F (15.1°C) and 43°F (6.1°C).

Temperature

As October arrives, Long Valley's weather displays a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from September's warm 77.5°F (25.3°C) to a refreshing 59.2°F (15.1°C). Long Valley witnesses an average low-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C) throughout the month of October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Long Valley is 56%.

Rainfall

In Long Valley, during October, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 95.3 rainfall days, and 13.74" (349mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Long Valley are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Long Valley. Throughout October, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Long Valley, there are 38.8 snowfall days, and 16.1" (409mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Long Valley, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:38 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Long Valley, the average sunshine in October is 7.2h.

UV index

In Long Valley, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during October translates into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Long Valley in October?

In Long Valley, 59.2°F (15.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 43°F (6.1°C) is the average low-temperature during October. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Long Valley?

The average relative humidity in October in Long Valley, South Dakota, is 56%.

How many days does it rain in October in Long Valley?

In Long Valley, in October, during 7.2 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Long Valley?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Long Valley?

In Long Valley, South Dakota, the average day length in October is 11h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Long Valley?

On the first day of October in Long Valley, South Dakota, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:38 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Long Valley have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Long Valley, South Dakota, is 7.2h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Long Valley?

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

Average temperature in October - Long Valley, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 59.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 43°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in October
Long Valley, SD

Average pressure in October - Long Valley, SD
  • Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Long Valley, SD

Average wind speed in October - Long Valley, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 11.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).

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Average humidity in October
Long Valley, SD

Average humidity in October - Long Valley, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).

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Average rainfall in October
Long Valley, SD

Average rainfall in October - Long Valley, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in October
Long Valley, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Long Valley, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Long Valley, SD

Average snowfall in October - Long Valley, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Long Valley, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Long Valley, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 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
Long Valley, SD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Long Valley, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Long Valley, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Long Valley, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 20.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (14.1 days).

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Average UV index in October
Long Valley, SD

Average UV index in October - Long Valley, SD
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in October
Long Valley, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Long Valley, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 18).

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Average visibility in October
Long Valley, SD

Average visibility in October - Long Valley, 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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