October weather forecast
Wakonda, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Wakonda, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and an average low of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

In October, the meteorological conditions markedly change with the average high-temperature descending from a warm 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to a mild 59.4°F (15.2°C). Wakonda, in the month of October, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Humidity

The least humid month in Wakonda is October, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

Rainfall

In Wakonda, during October, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. In Wakonda, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.9 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Wakonda. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Wakonda, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.4 days and aggregates up to 14.45" (367mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Wakonda, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of October in Wakonda, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Wakonda, the average sunshine in October is 6.4h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Wakonda is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Wakonda in October?

During October, Wakonda experiences an average high-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and a low-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the least humid month in Wakonda?

October is the least humid month in Wakonda, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

What is the average humidity in October in Wakonda?

In October, the average relative humidity in Wakonda is 64%.

How much does it rain in Wakonda in October?

In Wakonda, during October, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Wakonda?

October is the first month it typically snows in Wakonda, South Dakota. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in Wakonda?

In October, the average day length in Wakonda, South Dakota, is 11h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Wakonda?

On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 6:21 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Wakonda?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Wakonda, South Dakota, is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in October in Wakonda?

In Wakonda, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Wakonda, SD

Average temperature in October - Wakonda, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 59.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

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Average pressure in October
Wakonda, SD

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

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

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Average wind speed in October
Wakonda, SD

Average wind speed in October - Wakonda, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

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Average humidity in October
Wakonda, SD

Average humidity in October - Wakonda, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

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Average rainfall in October
Wakonda, SD

Average rainfall in October - Wakonda, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in October
Wakonda, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Wakonda, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Wakonda, SD

Average snowfall in October - Wakonda, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Wakonda, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Wakonda, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 0.8 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, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Wakonda, SD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Wakonda, 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: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Wakonda, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Wakonda, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in October
Wakonda, SD

Average UV index in October - Wakonda, 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
Wakonda, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Wakonda, 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 25).

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Average visibility in October
Wakonda, SD

Average visibility in October - Wakonda, 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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