Aberdeen, SD weather in October
October in Aberdeen: cool, with some rain. Highs 59°F, lows 33°F, about 8 wet days and about 1.3 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 59°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 2.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.3 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 68°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 26°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 25% | 23% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:32 am / 7:14 pm | 8:12 am / 6:22 pm |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical October day
- 6 am38°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 am44°Fdew point 36°F
- Noon53°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm57°Fdew point 36°F
- 6 pm50°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 pm44°Fdew point 35°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Aberdeen (4 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F8 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below14 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 2.1 in; a dry October brings about 0.9 in and a wet one about 3.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.3 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202015: average high 65°F
- Coolest October2002: average high 47°F
- Wettest October1998: 7.3 in
- Driest October2006: 0.1 in
- Highest reading93°F (October 11, 2015)
- Lowest reading-3°F (October 26, 2020)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 75°F | 59°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 33°F | 19°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 8 | 2 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 10.9 h | 9.5 h |
Highs change by -16°F from September and -16°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Cooler: Grand Forks, ND183 mi · high 53°F · 8 wet days
How Aberdeen ranks in October
- Normal high328th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in South Dakota
- Wet days187th driest of 378
- Comfortable days250th most of 340
What to pack for Aberdeen in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 59°F
- Layers – afternoons near 59°F but nights near 33°F
Heating and cooling
October has 583 heating degree days and 4 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Aberdeen in October?
The normal high is 59°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was -3°F (October 26, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Aberdeen in October?
About 8 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.1 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (7.3 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.1 in).
Does it snow in Aberdeen in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 1.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is October a good time to visit Aberdeen?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Aberdeen (55 out of 100). It has about 8 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Aberdeen (USW00014929), 3.6 mi E of the city center, 1,302 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Aberdeen Regional Airport (726590-14929), 3.8 mi ESE of the city center, 1,298 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).