October weather forecast
Saint Francis, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Saint Francis, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Temperature

With the transition into October, Saint Francis experiences a significant decrease in average high-temperatures, moving down from a moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C) in September to a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C). In October, the recorded average low-temperature is a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 58%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout October, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 109.2 rainfall days, and 16.89" (429mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Saint Francis. In Saint Francis, South Dakota, in October, during 1.6 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Saint Francis, there are 41.1 snowfall days, and 14.53" (369mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 7:24 pm. On the last day of October, in Saint Francis, South Dakota, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 6:36 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Saint Francis is 7.1h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Saint Francis is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during October translates into the following guidance:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Saint Francis in October?

In Saint Francis, in October, the average high-temperature is 58.6°F (14.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 42.3°F (5.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Saint Francis?

In October, the average relative humidity in Saint Francis is 58%.

How many days does it rain in October in Saint Francis?

In Saint Francis, South Dakota, during October, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in October in Saint Francis?

In October, in Saint Francis, South Dakota, it is snowing for 1.6 days. Throughout October, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in October in Saint Francis?

In Saint Francis, the average day length in October is 11h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Saint Francis?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 7:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:18 am and sunset at 6:36 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Saint Francis?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Saint Francis is 7.1h.

How high is the UV index in October in Saint Francis?

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Saint Francis is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Saint Francis, SD

Average temperature in October - Saint Francis, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 58.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

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Average pressure in October
Saint Francis, SD

Average pressure in October - Saint Francis, SD
  • Average pressure in October: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Saint Francis, SD

Average wind speed in October - Saint Francis, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 12.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.6mph).

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Average humidity in October
Saint Francis, SD

Average humidity in October - Saint Francis, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (56%).

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Average rainfall in October
Saint Francis, SD

Average rainfall in October - Saint Francis, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in October
Saint Francis, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Saint Francis, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Saint Francis, SD

Average snowfall in October - Saint Francis, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Saint Francis, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Saint Francis, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Saint Francis, SD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Saint Francis, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Saint Francis, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in October
Saint Francis, SD

Average UV index in October - Saint Francis, SD
  • Average UV index in October: 3

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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Saint Francis, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Saint Francis, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 21).

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Average visibility in October
Saint Francis, SD

Average visibility in October - Saint Francis, 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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