October weather forecast
South Shore, SD

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Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another fresh autumn month in South Shore, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 55.2°F (12.9°C) and min 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

October's arrival witnesses a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, receding from September's pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C) to a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C). During October, South Shore experiences an average low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) at night.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 66%, October is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In South Shore, in October, during 8.8 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In South Shore, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.2 days and collects up to 19.88" (505mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in South Shore are January through May, October through December. October is the first month it typically snows in South Shore. Throughout October, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.8 snowfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In South Shore, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 56min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October is 5.9h.

UV index

In South Shore, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in October leads to these recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for South Shore in October?

The high-temperature, in October, in South Shore, is 55.2°F (12.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 40.1°F (4.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the least humid month in South Shore?

With an average relative humidity of 66%, October is the least humid month in South Shore.

What is the average humidity in October in South Shore?

In October, the average relative humidity in South Shore is 66%.

How much does it rain in South Shore in October?

In October, in South Shore, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout October, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in South Shore?

October is the first month it typically snows. Throughout October, in the average 1.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in October in South Shore?

In October, the average day length is 10h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in South Shore?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in South Shore, South Dakota, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 6:16 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in October in South Shore?

In South Shore, the average sunshine duration in October is 5.9h.

How high is the UV index in October in South Shore?

In South Shore, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
South Shore, SD

Average temperature in October - South Shore, SD
  • Average high temperature in October: 55.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in October: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.1°F).

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Average pressure in October
South Shore, SD

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in October
South Shore, SD

Average wind speed in October - South Shore, SD
  • Average wind speed in October: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

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Average humidity in October
South Shore, SD

Average humidity in October - South Shore, SD
  • Average humidity in October: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

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Average rainfall in October
South Shore, SD

Average rainfall in October - South Shore, SD
  • Average rainfall in October: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in October
South Shore, SD

Average rainfall days in October - South Shore, SD
  • Average rainfall days in October: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in October
South Shore, SD

Average snowfall in October - South Shore, SD
  • Average snowfall in October: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in October
South Shore, SD

Average snowfall days in October - South Shore, SD
  • Average snowfall days in October: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 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
South Shore, SD

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in October
South Shore, SD

Average sunshine days in October - South Shore, SD
  • Average sunshine days in October: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

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Average UV index in October
South Shore, SD

Average UV index in October - South Shore, SD
  • Average UV index in October: 2

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

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Average cloud cover in October
South Shore, SD

Average cloud cover in October - South Shore, SD
  • Average cloud cover in October: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in October
South Shore, SD

Average visibility in October - South Shore, 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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