October weather forecast
Roswell, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Roswell, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 58.5°F (14.7°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

As October sets, the average high-temperature displays a significant decrease, moving down from a moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to a mild 58.5°F (14.7°C). Roswell experiences an average low-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C) in month of October.

Humidity

September and October, with an average relative humidity of 63%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In October, in Roswell, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout October, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Roswell, there are 93.2 rainfall days, and 11.3" (287mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Roswell. October is the first month it typically snows in Roswell. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.3 snowfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 10h and 59min.
On the first day of October in Roswell, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Roswell, the average sunshine in October is 6.5h.

UV index

In Roswell, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Roswell?

The high-temperature in Roswell, South Dakota, during October is 58.5°F (14.7°C) and the low-temperature is 42.1°F (5.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the least humid months in Roswell?

September and October, with an average relative humidity of 63%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in October in Roswell?

In Roswell, the average relative humidity in October is 63%.

How many days does it rain in October in Roswell?

In Roswell, in October, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Roswell?

October is the first month it typically snows in Roswell. Throughout October, in the average 0.9 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Roswell have in October?

The average day length in October in Roswell is 10h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Roswell?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Roswell have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.5h.

How high is the UV index in October in Roswell?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Roswell, SD

Average temperature in October - Roswell, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 58.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).

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Average pressure in October
Roswell, SD

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Roswell, SD

Average wind speed in October - Roswell, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).

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Average humidity in October
Roswell, SD

Average humidity in October - Roswell, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).

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Average rainfall in October
Roswell, SD

Average rainfall in October - Roswell, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in October
Roswell, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Roswell, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Roswell, SD

Average snowfall in October - Roswell, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Roswell, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Roswell, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 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
Roswell, SD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Roswell, SD
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Roswell, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Roswell, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Roswell, SD

Average UV index in October - Roswell, 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 January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in October
Roswell, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Roswell, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in October
Roswell, SD

Average visibility in October - Roswell, 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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