October weather forecastMission Hill, SD
October
Weather in October
October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Mission Hill, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C).Temperature
October's arrival witnesses a distinct temperature drop, receding from September's moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) to a mild 59.4°F (15.2°C). Mission Hill records a steady low-temperature average of 42.6°F (5.9°C) during October.Humidity
October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 64%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout October, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.9 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.4 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Mission Hill, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 1min.On the first day of October in Mission Hill, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Mission Hill, the average sunshine in October is 6.4h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Mission Hill, SD
- Average high temperature in October: 59.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 42.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).
Average pressure in October
Mission Hill, 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).
Average wind speed in October
Mission Hill, 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 (7.9mph).
Average humidity in October
Mission Hill, SD
- Average humidity in October: 64%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).
Average rainfall in October
Mission Hill, SD
- Average rainfall in October: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").
Average rainfall days in October
Mission Hill, SD
- Average rainfall days in October: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Mission Hill, SD
- Average snowfall in October: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Mission Hill, SD
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Mission Hill, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in October
Mission Hill, SD
- Average sunshine days in October: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Mission Hill, 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 January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Mission Hill, SD
- Average cloud cover in October: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in October
Mission Hill, 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).
