October weather forecastPutney, SD
October
Weather in October
October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Putney, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.3°F (13.5°C) and min 40.1°F (4.5°C).Temperature
The beginning of October signals a clear reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C) in September to a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C). Putney records a steady low-temperature average of 40.1°F (4.5°C) during October.Humidity
The average relative humidity in October is 64%.Rainfall
In Putney, in October, during 7.8 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Putney, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.2 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 2.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 19.13" (486mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in October in Putney is 10h and 55min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 7:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in October is 6.4h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In October, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Average temperature in October
Putney, 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).
Average pressure in October
Putney, 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).
Average wind speed in October
Putney, 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).
Average humidity in October
Putney, 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%).
Average rainfall in October
Putney, 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").
Average rainfall days in October
Putney, 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).
Average snowfall in October
Putney, 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").
Average snowfall days in October
Putney, 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).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Putney, 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 24min
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).
Average sunshine days in October
Putney, 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).
Average UV index in October
Putney, 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).
Average cloud cover in October
Putney, 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).
Average visibility in October
Putney, 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).





