October weather forecastParkston, SD
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Parkston, South Dakota, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).Temperature
With the transition into October, Parkston experiences a significant decrease in average high-temperatures, moving down from a moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C) in September to a moderate 59.4°F (15.2°C). In October, Parkston experiences a temperature dip to an average of 42.4°F (5.8°C) at night.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 63%, October is the least humid month.Rainfall
In Parkston, during October, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 106.8 rainfall days, and 19.29" (490mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Parkston, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.1 days and aggregates up to 12.91" (328mm) of snow.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 1min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 7:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 6:24 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Parkston, the average sunshine in October is 6.5h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Parkston, SD
- Average high temperature in October: 59.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 42.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).
Average pressure in October
Parkston, 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
Parkston, SD
- Average wind speed in October: 10.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).
Average humidity in October
Parkston, SD
- Average humidity in October: 63%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).
Average rainfall in October
Parkston, SD
- Average rainfall in October: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").
Average rainfall days in October
Parkston, SD
- Average rainfall days in October: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in October
Parkston, SD
- Average snowfall in October: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Parkston, SD
- Average snowfall days in October: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Parkston, 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: 6h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in October
Parkston, SD
- Average sunshine days in October: 20.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Parkston, 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).
Average cloud cover in October
Parkston, SD
- Average cloud cover in October: 31
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in October
Parkston, 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).
