October weather forecast
Rapid City, SD

A scenic panorama of the Rapid City in South Dakota
A scenic panorama of the Rapid City in South Dakota

Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Rapid City, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average high of 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Temperature

In October, the average high-temperature plummets from a warm 73.9°F (23.3°C) in September to a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C). The average low-temperature, in Rapid City, is 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Humidity

In Rapid City, the average relative humidity in October is 58%.

Rainfall

In Rapid City, in October, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.8 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Rapid City, South Dakota. In October, in Rapid City, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout October, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rapid City, there are 50.4 snowfall days, and 24.41" (620mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:34 pm. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:44 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 7.3h.

UV index

In Rapid City, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health 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. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in October in Rapid City?

The average high-temperature, in October, in Rapid City, South Dakota, is 56.5°F (13.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 39.9°F (4.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in October in Rapid City?

In October, the average relative humidity in Rapid City, South Dakota, is 58%.

How many days does it rain in October in Rapid City?

In Rapid City, during October, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Rapid City in October?

In Rapid City, in October, during 2.6 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Rapid City have in October?

The average day length in October in Rapid City, South Dakota, is 10h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in October in Rapid City?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:34 pm. On the last day of the month, in Rapid City, South Dakota, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:44 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Rapid City have in October?

The average sunshine duration in October in Rapid City, South Dakota, is 7.3h.

What is the UV index reading in October in Rapid City?

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

Average temperature in October - Rapid City, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°F).

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Average pressure in October
Rapid City, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
Rapid City, SD

Average wind speed in October - Rapid City, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

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Average humidity in October
Rapid City, SD

Average humidity in October - Rapid City, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (50%).

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Average rainfall in October
Rapid City, SD

Average rainfall in October - Rapid City, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in October
Rapid City, SD

Average rainfall days in October - Rapid City, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in October
Rapid City, SD

Average snowfall in October - Rapid City, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
Rapid City, SD

Average snowfall days in October - Rapid City, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Rapid City, SD

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Rapid City, SD
  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 59min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 26min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 57min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in October
Rapid City, SD

Average sunshine days in October - Rapid City, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

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Average UV index in October
Rapid City, SD

Average UV index in October - Rapid City, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in October
Rapid City, SD

Average cloud cover in October - Rapid City, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 26

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in October
Rapid City, SD

Average visibility in October - Rapid City, 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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