October weather forecast
Mission, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is a moderate autumn month in Mission, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.3°F (5.7°C) and max 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Temperature

As Mission steps into October, a marked temperature drop is observed, with the average high-temperature reducing from September's warm 75.7°F (24.3°C) to a refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C). The average nighttime temperature in Mission lowers to a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C) throughout October.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Mission is 58%.

Rainfall

In Mission, in October, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.2 rainfall days, and 16.89" (429mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In October, it is snowing for 1.6 days. Throughout October, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated. In Mission, South Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.1 days and aggregates up to 14.53" (369mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 7:23 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 6:34 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Mission, South Dakota, is 7.1h.

UV index

In Mission, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in October transforms into this advice:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average October temperature in Mission?

During October, Mission experiences an average high-temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C) and a low-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Mission?

In Mission, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in October is 58%.

How much does it rain in Mission in October?

In October, in Mission, South Dakota, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout October, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in October in Mission?

In Mission, during October, snow falls for 1.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

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

In Mission, the average day length in October is 11h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Mission?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 7:23 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mission, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 6:34 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Mission?

The average sunshine duration in October in Mission is 7.1h.

How high is the UV index in October in Mission?

In Mission, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Mission, SD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.3°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 (18.5°F).

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Average pressure in October
Mission, SD

Average pressure in October - Mission, 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
Mission, SD

Average wind speed in October - Mission, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 12.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.6mph).

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Average humidity in October
Mission, SD

Average humidity in October - Mission, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (56%).

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Average rainfall in October
Mission, SD

Average rainfall in October - Mission, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in October
Mission, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Mission, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Mission, SD

Average snowfall in October - Mission, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Mission, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Mission, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.6 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 and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Mission, SD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Mission, 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Mission, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Mission, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in October
Mission, SD

Average UV index in October - Mission, 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
Mission, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Mission, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 21).

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Average visibility in October
Mission, SD

Average visibility in October - Mission, 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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