Elk Point Weather in October

What's the weather like in Elk Point (South Dakota) in October 2024?

The climate in Elk Point during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

October is in the fall / autumn in Elk Point and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

Elk Point weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.6°C 65.4°F
Nightly temperature 3.3°C 37.9°F
Average temperature 10.9°C 51.6°F
Daily sunshine 7.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 45 mm 1.8 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 14.5°C 58.2°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 17.6kph 11 mph

On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Elk Point with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Elk Point

Elk Point average temperature in October

October rainfall

Elk Point average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Elk Point average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Elk Point in October 2024.

Other monthly averages

Best places to visit in October

UV index Best time to go?

Elk Point weather stats

Elk Point weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31°C 87.8°F
Driest month: January 11mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: July 11.8hrs
Coldest month: January -2.2°C 28°F
Wettest month: June 97mm 3.8ins
Map showing location of Elk Point (42.68333, -96.68365) Elk Point map pin © Google

Locations nearby

Top United States locations