October weather in Buffalo Gap, SD
The average temperature in Buffalo Gap in October is 47.4°F (31.0°F–63.9°F). Average precipitation: 1.28 inches. Average snowfall is 1.8 inches.
October is a fall month in Buffalo Gap, and is warmer than the annual average of 47.2°F. Daily temperatures swing about 32.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 6 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 46m. For travel, October is cool.
Avg High
63.9°F
Avg Low
31.0°F
Precipitation
1.28 in
Snow
1.8 in
October records in Buffalo Gap
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 93.0°F (1989) | 19.9°F (1985) | 0.55 in (1977) |
| October 2 | 93.9°F (1992) | 23.0°F (1985) | 0.46 in (1986) |
| October 3 | 93.0°F (2011) | 21.0°F (2009) | 0.73 in (1986) |
| October 4 | 93.9°F (2025) | 21.9°F (2012) | 0.86 in (1998) |
| October 5 | 90.0°F (2011) | 21.9°F (2012) | 1.72 in (2013) |
| October 6 | 90.0°F (1990) | 18.0°F (1991) | 0.70 in (1974) |
| October 7 | 93.0°F (1975) | 18.0°F (1991) | 0.28 in (2011) |
| October 8 | 91.9°F (1975) | 21.0°F (1992) | 0.32 in (1993) |
| October 9 | 89.1°F (2020) | 12.9°F (2000) | 0.68 in (1993) |
| October 10 | 90.0°F (2003) | 9.0°F (2009) | 0.41 in (2019) |
| October 11 | 88.0°F (2015) | 10.0°F (2009) | 0.91 in (2013) |
| October 12 | 89.1°F (1991) | 16.0°F (2009) | 1.45 in (2023) |
| October 13 | 87.1°F (1996) | 15.1°F (2019) | 1.84 in (2023) |
| October 14 | 82.9°F (1996) | 15.1°F (2019) | 0.98 in (2007) |
| October 15 | 84.9°F (2016) | 15.1°F (2019) | 1.05 in (1980) |
| October 16 | 82.9°F (2010) | 14.0°F (1992) | 0.54 in (1980) |
| October 17 | 91.9°F (1991) | 15.1°F (1992) | 0.32 in (1988) |
| October 18 | 84.9°F (1974) | 18.0°F (1984) | 0.73 in (1994) |
| October 19 | 86.0°F (2015) | 14.0°F (1972) | 0.10 in (1976) |
| October 20 | 87.1°F (2003) | 18.0°F (1972) | 0.48 in (2021) |
| October 21 | 84.0°F (2017) | 16.0°F (1987) | 0.38 in (2019) |
| October 22 | 89.1°F (1992) | 16.0°F (1984) | 0.23 in (1978) |
| October 23 | 86.0°F (2003) | 14.0°F (1984) | 0.88 in (2004) |
| October 24 | 82.9°F (1973) | 14.0°F (1984) | 0.29 in (2012) |
| October 25 | 82.9°F (1992) | 16.0°F (2005) | 0.50 in (1973) |
| October 26 | 82.0°F (2007) | -2.0°F (2020) | 0.05 in (2023) |
| October 27 | 82.0°F (1990) | -0.9°F (2020) | 0.25 in (2019) |
| October 28 | 82.9°F (1983) | 6.1°F (2017) | 0.64 in (1998) |
| October 29 | 82.9°F (1990) | 9.0°F (2019) | 0.80 in (1991) |
| October 30 | 81.0°F (1990) | -8.0°F (1991) | 0.98 in (2000) |
| October 31 | 75.9°F (1975) | -2.9°F (1991) | 1.10 in (1974) |