October weather forecast
Ordway, SD

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Ordway, South Dakota, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 56.3°F (13.5°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of October is marked by a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from a moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C) in September to a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C). In October, the average low-temperature records at a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October in Ordway is 64%.

Rainfall

In Ordway, South Dakota, in October, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ordway, there are 97.2 rainfall days, and 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ordway. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 2.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Ordway, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.8 days and aggregates up to 19.13" (486mm) of snow.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 55min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Ordway, South Dakota, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During October, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Ordway?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Ordway, is 56.3°F (13.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 40.1°F (4.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Ordway?

In October, the average relative humidity is 64%.

How many days does it rain in October in Ordway?

In Ordway, in October, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Ordway?

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

How many hours of daylight does Ordway have in October?

The average day length in October in Ordway is 10h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Ordway?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ordway have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Ordway, South Dakota, is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Ordway?

In Ordway, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Ordway, SD

Average temperature in October - Ordway, 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
Ordway, SD

Average pressure in October - Ordway, 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
Ordway, SD

Average wind speed in October - Ordway, 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
Ordway, SD

Average humidity in October - Ordway, 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
Ordway, SD

Average rainfall in October - Ordway, 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
Ordway, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Ordway, 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
Ordway, SD

Average snowfall in October - Ordway, 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
Ordway, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Ordway, 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
Ordway, SD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Ordway, 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
Ordway, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Ordway, 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
Ordway, SD

Average UV index in October - Ordway, 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
Ordway, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Ordway, 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
Ordway, SD

Average visibility in October - Ordway, 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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