October weather forecastPrairie City, SD
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another fresh autumn month in Prairie City, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).Temperature
October's arrival sees a clear drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from September's pleasant 73°F (22.8°C) to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C). Throughout the nights in October, an average low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) is noted.Humidity
In Prairie City, the average relative humidity in October is 60%.Rainfall
In October, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout October, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, 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
In Prairie City, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 55min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:30 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:39 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 6.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in October leads to these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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 54min
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 36min
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).
