October weather forecastSpencer, SD
October
Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Spencer, South Dakota, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 58.5°F (14.7°C).Temperature
As Spencer welcomes October, the average high-temperature witnesses a distinct drop, moving from a warm 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to a mild 58.5°F (14.7°C). Spencer records an average nighttime low of 42.1°F (5.6°C) in October.Humidity
September and October, with an average relative humidity of 63%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In Spencer, in October, during 6.8 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Spencer, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.2 days and collects up to 11.3" (287mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. October is the first month it typically snows. 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
In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 59min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Spencer, the average sunshine in October is 6.5h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In October, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Average temperature in October
Spencer, 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).
Average pressure in October
Spencer, 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).
Average wind speed in October
Spencer, 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).
Average humidity in October
Spencer, 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%).
Average rainfall in October
Spencer, 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").
Average rainfall days in October
Spencer, 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).
Average snowfall in October
Spencer, 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").
Average snowfall days in October
Spencer, 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).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Spencer, 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 30min
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).
Average sunshine days in October
Spencer, 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).
Average UV index in October
Spencer, 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).
Average cloud cover in October
Spencer, 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).
Average visibility in October
Spencer, 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).
