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United StatesThe weather in October in Yankton
It's cool to moderate in October in Yankton with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 14°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? October isn’t a good month to be in Yankton. 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 Yankton, 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 36°C in 2015, Yankton reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -4°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -12°C to a highest value of 23°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In October, there is an average of 62 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,0 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in October for Yankton
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Yankton. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
| Yankton | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 17°C | 21°C |
| Max. temperature | 22°C | 26°C |
| Min. temperature | -1°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 62 mm | 119 mm |
| Rainy days | 8 days | 13 days |
| Total snowfall | 2,0 cm | 0 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 0 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Yankton with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 9°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 18°C, with nights around 5°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Yankton is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 3°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 4 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 Yankton, 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 Yankton
Temperature in October in Yankton over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Yankton, 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 Yankton
Total precipitation in October in Yankton over the years
Daily Snowfall in October in Yankton
Snowfall in October in Yankton per year
Daily UV index in October in Yankton
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Yankton, 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 Yankton by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Yankton. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.