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United StatesThe weather in October in Rapid City
It's cool to moderate in October in Rapid City with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 9°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? October isn’t a good month to be in Rapid City. 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 Rapid City, 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, Rapid City reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -9°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -19°C to a highest value of 14°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In October, there is an average of 99 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,1 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in October for Rapid City
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Rapid City. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
| Rapid City | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 16°C | 21°C |
| Max. temperature | 20°C | 26°C |
| Min. temperature | -1°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 99 mm | 119 mm |
| Rainy days | 13 days | 13 days |
| Total snowfall | 2,1 cm | 0 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 0 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Rapid City with mild temps, averaging around 19°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. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Rapid City is around 14°C, while nighttime temps are about 1°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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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 Rapid City, 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 Rapid City
Temperature in October in Rapid City over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Rapid City, 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 Rapid City
Total precipitation in October in Rapid City over the years
Daily Snowfall in October in Rapid City
Snowfall in October in Rapid City per year
Daily UV index in October in Rapid City
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Rapid City, 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 Rapid City by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rapid City. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.