October weather forecast
Ralph, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, in Ralph, South Dakota, is another fresh autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 54.5°F (12.5°C) and min 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

As Ralph, South Dakota, steps into October, a marked temperature drop is observed, with the average high-temperature reducing from September's pleasant 73°F (22.8°C) to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). In October, Ralph's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 38.8°F (3.8°C) during the night.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity in Ralph is 60%.

Rainfall

In Ralph, in October, during 7.7 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ralph, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.8 days and collects up to 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, October through December are months with snowfall in Ralph. October is the first month it typically snows in Ralph. Throughout October, in the average 3.6 snowfall days, it receives 2.17" (55mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 67.2 snowfall days, and 24.69" (627mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ralph, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:31 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:39 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine in Ralph is 6.6h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in October translates into these instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Ralph?

In Ralph, 54.5°F (12.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.8°F (3.8°C) is the average low-temperature during October. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Ralph?

In October, the average relative humidity is 60%.

How many days does it rain in October in Ralph?

In Ralph, in October, during 7.7 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Ralph?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 3.6 snowfall days, it receives 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

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

In Ralph, the average day length in October is 10h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Ralph?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:31 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ralph, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 5:39 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Ralph?

In October, the average sunshine duration in Ralph, South Dakota, is 6.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Ralph?

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Ralph, SD

Average temperature in October - Ralph, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

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Average pressure in October
Ralph, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Ralph, SD

Average wind speed in October - Ralph, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 11.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).

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Average humidity in October
Ralph, SD

Average humidity in October - Ralph, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).

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Average rainfall in October
Ralph, SD

Average rainfall in October - Ralph, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in October
Ralph, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Ralph, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Ralph, SD

Average snowfall in October - Ralph, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Ralph, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Ralph, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Ralph, SD
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Ralph, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Ralph, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in October
Ralph, SD

Average UV index in October - Ralph, 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 November (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in October
Ralph, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Ralph, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in October
Ralph, SD

Average visibility in October - Ralph, 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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