October Rainfall and Precipitation in South Dakota
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in South Dakota, the United States of America in October.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in October: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
South Dakota precipitation in October: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does South Dakota, the United States of America receive in October?
Sioux Falls stays mostly dry in October, with average rainfall close to 62 mm (2.4 in).
How many days does it rain in South Dakota, the United States of America in October?
Rainfall in Sioux Falls typically falls on roughly 8 days days in October.
Is October part of the rainy season in South Dakota, the United States of America?
No. October sits outside the typical rainy season in South Dakota, the United States of America, so you can expect drier conditions overall.
What is the wettest city in October in South Dakota, the United States of America?
Looking at our data, Lead tops the wettest-cities list in South Dakota, the United States of America for October, with monthly rainfall averaging 88 mm (3.5 in).
What is the driest city in October in South Dakota, the United States of America?
In our records, Custer stands out as the driest city in South Dakota, the United States of America for October, averaging just 37 mm (1.5 in).
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