October weather forecastRichmond Heights, SD
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Richmond Heights, South Dakota, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.3°F (13.5°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).Temperature
A clear reduction in the average high-temperature is witnessed with the onset of October, reducing from a moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C) in September to a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C). Throughout the nights in October, an average low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) is noted.Humidity
In Richmond Heights, the average relative humidity in October is 64%.Rainfall
In Richmond Heights, in October, during 7.8 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Richmond Heights, 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. In Richmond Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.8 days and aggregates up to 19.13" (486mm) of snow.Daylight
In Richmond Heights, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 55min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 6.4h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in October
Richmond Heights, 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
Richmond Heights, 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
Richmond Heights, 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
Richmond Heights, 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
Richmond Heights, 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
Richmond Heights, 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
Richmond Heights, 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
Richmond Heights, 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
Richmond Heights, 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
Richmond Heights, 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
Richmond Heights, 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
Richmond Heights, 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
Richmond Heights, 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).
