Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Yankton, South Dakota, United States in October
Weather score42Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 38mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
38mm
Sun
6.8h
Weather score
42
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 38mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Yankton, South Dakota, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October18°C average high
October is close to Yankton's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October38mm average rain
October sits on the drier side of Yankton's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October6.8 hours average sun
October is below Yankton's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
October42 weather score
October is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
