October weather forecast
Yankton, SD

Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Yankton, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 59.4°F (15.2°C) and min 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

In Yankton, the average high-temperature in October declines considerably from a moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to a moderate 59.4°F (15.2°C). In October, the average low-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In October, in Yankton, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout October, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Yankton, South Dakota, there are 117.9 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in Yankton, South Dakota. Throughout October, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.4 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Yankton is 6.4h.

UV index

In Yankton, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in October interpret into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in October in Yankton?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Yankton, South Dakota, is 59.4°F (15.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the least humid month in Yankton?

With an average relative humidity of 64%, October is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in October in Yankton?

In Yankton, South Dakota, the average relative humidity in October is 64%.

How many days does it rain in October in Yankton?

In Yankton, in October, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Yankton?

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

How many hours of daylight does Yankton have in October?

The average day length in October is 11h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Yankton?

On the first day of October in Yankton, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Yankton?

The average sunshine duration in October is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in October in Yankton?

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

Average temperature in October - Yankton, 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
Yankton, SD

Average pressure in October - Yankton, 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
Yankton, SD

Average wind speed in October - Yankton, 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
Yankton, SD

Average humidity in October - Yankton, 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
Yankton, SD

Average rainfall in October - Yankton, 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
Yankton, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Yankton, 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
Yankton, SD

Average snowfall in October - Yankton, 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
Yankton, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Yankton, 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
Yankton, SD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Yankton, SD
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 17min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 5min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 24min

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
Yankton, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Yankton, 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
Yankton, SD

Average UV index in October - Yankton, 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
Yankton, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Yankton, 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
Yankton, SD

Average visibility in October - Yankton, 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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