Contents
- Weather in October
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in October
- Average pressure in October
- Average wind speed in October
- Average humidity in October
- Average rainfall in October
- Average rainfall days in October
- Average snowfall in October
- Average snowfall days in October
- Average daylight in October
- Average sunshine in October
- Average sunshine days in October
- Average UV index in October
- Average cloud cover in October
- Average visibility in October
Weather in October
Temperature
As Prairie City, South Dakota, transitions into October, a marked decrease in the average high-temperature is observed, dropping from a pleasant 73°F (22.8°C) in September to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). Prairie City experiences an average low-temperature reading of 38.8°F (3.8°C) throughout October.Humidity
In Prairie City, the average relative humidity in October is 60%.Rainfall
In Prairie City, in October, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Prairie City, there are 104.8 rainfall days, and 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 3.6 snowfall days, it receives 2.17" (55mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 67.2 snowfall days, and 24.69" (627mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in October is 10h and 55min.On the first day of October in Prairie City, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:39 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Prairie City, the average sunshine in October is 6.6h.UV index
In Prairie City, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during October translates into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in October
Prairie City, SD
- Average high temperature in October: 54.5°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 (25.5°F).
- Average low temperature in October: 38.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).
Average pressure in October
Prairie City, SD
- Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in October
Prairie City, SD
- Average wind speed in October: 11.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).
Average humidity in October
Prairie City, SD
- Average humidity in October: 60%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).
Average rainfall in October
Prairie City, SD
- Average rainfall in October: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").
Average rainfall days in October
Prairie City, 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 November (3 days).
Average snowfall in October
Prairie City, SD
- Average snowfall in October: 2.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in October
Prairie City, SD
- Average snowfall days in October: 3.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Prairie City, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in October
Prairie City, SD
- Average sunshine days in October: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).
Average UV index in October
Prairie City, 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 November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in October
Prairie City, SD
- Average cloud cover in October: 33
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in October
Prairie City, 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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