October weather forecastPlatte, SD
October
Weather in October
As Platte treads deeper into the autumn season in October, a significant drop in temperature is noticed. Days become noticeably shorter, with decreasing hours of sunshine and daylight. Apart from the distinct shift in temperatures and daylight hours, rainfall remains consistent at 1.02" (26mm). The fall weather continues to descend into the chiller weather of November.Temperature
Platte's weather in October is characterized by a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, reducing from a moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C) in September to a refreshing 59.7°F (15.4°C). In Platte, an average nighttime temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) is expected during October.Humidity
The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 62%.Rainfall
In Platte, South Dakota, during October, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Platte, there are 104.1 rainfall days, and 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows in Platte. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Platte, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.8 days and aggregates up to 8.35" (212mm) of snow.Daylight
In Platte, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 1min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:15 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 6:27 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 6.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October in Platte, South Dakota, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Platte, SD
- Average high temperature in October: 59.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 42.4°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 (13.6°F).
Average pressure in October
Platte, 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
Platte, 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 (8.3mph).
Average humidity in October
Platte, SD
- Average humidity in October: 62%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).
Average rainfall in October
Platte, SD
- Average rainfall in October: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").
Average rainfall days in October
Platte, SD
- Average rainfall days in October: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in October
Platte, SD
- Average snowfall in October: 0.08"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Platte, SD
- Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Platte, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in October
Platte, SD
- Average sunshine days in October: 20.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in October
Platte, 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
Platte, SD
- Average cloud cover in October: 30
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in October
Platte, 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).
