October weather forecast
Mina, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Mina, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and an average low of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

A clear reduction in the average high-temperature marks the arrival of October, falling from a moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C) in September to a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C). During October, the average low-temperature is a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Mina, South Dakota, is 64%.

Rainfall

In Mina, in October, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.2 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 2.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 19.13" (486mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mina, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 7:14 pm. On the last day of October, in Mina, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Mina, the average sunshine in October is 6.4h.

UV index

In Mina, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during October, leads to the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Mina?

An average high-temperature, in October, in Mina, is 56.3°F (13.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 40.1°F (4.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Mina?

The average relative humidity in October in Mina, South Dakota, is 64%.

How much does it rain in Mina in October?

In Mina, in October, during 7.8 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Mina?

October is the first month it typically snows in Mina, South Dakota. Throughout October, in the average 2.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Mina have in October?

In Mina, the average day length in October is 10h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Mina?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 7:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Mina?

In Mina, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Mina?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Mina is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Mina, SD

Average temperature in October - Mina, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

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Average pressure in October
Mina, SD

Average pressure in October - Mina, SD
  • Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Mina, SD

Average wind speed in October - Mina, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

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Average humidity in October
Mina, SD

Average humidity in October - Mina, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).

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Average rainfall in October
Mina, SD

Average rainfall in October - Mina, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in October
Mina, SD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Mina, SD

Average snowfall in October - Mina, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Mina, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Mina, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 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
Mina, SD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Mina, SD
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Mina, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Mina, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in October
Mina, SD

Average UV index in October - Mina, 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, February and November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in October
Mina, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Mina, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in October
Mina, SD

Average visibility in October - Mina, 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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