October weather forecast
Montrose, SD

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Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Montrose, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 41.2°F (5.1°C) and max 57.2°F (14°C).

Temperature

October's onset brings a clear reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a warm 74.3°F (23.5°C) in September to a mild 57.2°F (14°C). Nighttime temperatures in October average to a wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Humidity

The least humid month in Montrose, South Dakota, is October, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

Rainfall

In October, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout October, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Montrose, there are 118.3 rainfall days, and 22.76" (578mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Montrose, South Dakota. October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45.4 snowfall days, and 19.33" (491mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Montrose, the average length of the day in October is 11h and 0min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 6.1h.

UV index

In Montrose, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in October leads to these guidelines:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are October temperatures in Montrose?

In Montrose, in October, the average high-temperature is 57.2°F (14°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the least humid month in Montrose?

The least humid month in Montrose, South Dakota, is October, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

What is the average humidity in October in Montrose?

The average relative humidity in October in Montrose, South Dakota, is 67%.

How many days does it rain in October in Montrose?

In October, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout October, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Montrose?

October is the first month it typically snows in Montrose, South Dakota. Throughout October, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in October in Montrose is 11h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Montrose?

On the first day of October in Montrose, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in Montrose?

The average sunshine duration in October in Montrose is 6.1h.

How high is the UV index in October in Montrose?

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

Average temperature in October - Montrose, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 57.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 41.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).

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Average pressure in October
Montrose, SD

Average pressure in October - Montrose, SD
  • Average pressure in October: 29.99"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).

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Average wind speed in October
Montrose, SD

Average wind speed in October - Montrose, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

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Average humidity in October
Montrose, SD

Average humidity in October - Montrose, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

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Average rainfall in October
Montrose, SD

Average rainfall in October - Montrose, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in October
Montrose, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Montrose, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Montrose, SD

Average snowfall in October - Montrose, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Montrose, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Montrose, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Montrose, SD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Montrose, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Montrose, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Montrose, 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 (9.2 days).

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Average UV index in October
Montrose, SD

Average UV index in October - Montrose, SD
  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in October
Montrose, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Montrose, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in October
Montrose, SD

Average visibility in October - Montrose, SD
  • Average visibility in October: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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