October weather forecast
Red Elm, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Red Elm, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 56.7°F (13.7°C) and an average low of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

As Red Elm transitions into October, the average high-temperature shows a marked reduction, decreasing from a moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C) in September to a mild 56.7°F (13.7°C). During the month of October, Red Elm's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Humidity

In Red Elm, the average relative humidity in October is 58%.

Rainfall

In Red Elm, during October, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Red Elm, there are 99.7 rainfall days, and 16.06" (408mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Red Elm. October is the first month it typically snows in Red Elm. Throughout October, in the average 2.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.3" (33mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Red Elm, there are 58.3 snowfall days, and 22.95" (583mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 10h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. On the last day of October, in Red Elm, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:36 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Red Elm, the average sunshine in October is 6.9h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Red Elm?

In October, in Red Elm, the average high-temperature is 56.7°F (13.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Red Elm?

In October, the average relative humidity in Red Elm, South Dakota, is 58%.

How much does it rain in Red Elm in October?

In Red Elm, South Dakota, in October, during 7.4 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Red Elm?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 2.5 snowfall days, it receives 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Red Elm?

In October, the average day length in Red Elm, South Dakota, is 10h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Red Elm?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. On the last day of the month, in Red Elm, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 5:36 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Red Elm?

In Red Elm, the average sunshine duration in October is 6.9h.

How high is the UV index in October in Red Elm?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Red Elm is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Red Elm, SD

Average temperature in October - Red Elm, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

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Average pressure in October
Red Elm, SD

Average pressure in October - Red Elm, SD
  • Average pressure in October: 29.98"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Red Elm, SD

Average wind speed in October - Red Elm, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (10.4mph).

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Average humidity in October
Red Elm, SD

Average humidity in October - Red Elm, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).

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Average rainfall in October
Red Elm, SD

Average rainfall in October - Red Elm, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in October
Red Elm, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Red Elm, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Red Elm, SD

Average snowfall in October - Red Elm, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Red Elm, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Red Elm, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Red Elm, SD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Red Elm, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Red Elm, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Red Elm, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

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Average UV index in October
Red Elm, SD

Average UV index in October - Red Elm, SD
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Red Elm, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Red Elm, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in October
Red Elm, SD

Average visibility in October - Red Elm, 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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