Sioux Falls Weather in October

What's the weather like in Sioux Falls (South Dakota) in October 2024?

The climate in Sioux Falls during October can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

October is in the fall / autumn in Sioux Falls and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

Sioux Falls weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.3°C 61.3°F
Nightly temperature 2.1°C 35.8°F
Average temperature 9.2°C 48.6°F
Daily sunshine 7.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 43 mm 1.7 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 13.9°C 57°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 18.7kph 12 mph

On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Sioux Falls with around 43mm 1.7 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls average temperature in October

October rainfall

Sioux Falls average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls in October 2024.

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Sioux Falls weather stats

Sioux Falls weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.9°C 85.8°F
Driest month: January 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: July 11.9hrs
Coldest month: January -4.6°C 23.7°F
Wettest month: June 92mm 3.6ins
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