The weather in October in Badlands National Park

It's cool to moderate in October in Badlands National Park with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -2°C and 9°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? October isn’t a good month to be in Badlands National Park. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Badlands National Park, South Dakota. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 32°C in 2021, Badlands National Park reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -10°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -20°C to a highest value of 14°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In October, there is an average of 67 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,8 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in October for Badlands National Park

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Badlands National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  Badlands National Park New York
Average temperature 17°C 21°C
Max. temperature 20°C 26°C
Min. temperature -2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 67 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 10 days 13 days
Total snowfall 1,8 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Badlands National Park with mild temps, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights around 6°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 18°C, with nights around 3°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Badlands National Park is around 14°C, while nighttime temps are about 0°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October in Badlands National Park, South Dakota. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Badlands National Park

Temperature in October in Badlands National Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Badlands National Park, South Dakota. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in October in Badlands National Park

Total precipitation in October in Badlands National Park over the years

Daily Snowfall in October in Badlands National Park

Snowfall in October in Badlands National Park per year

Daily UV index in October in Badlands National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Badlands National Park, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Badlands National Park by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Badlands National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.