October weather in Buffalo, SD
The average temperature in Buffalo in October is 45.9°F (33.7°F–58.1°F). Average precipitation: 1.09 inches.
October is a fall month in Buffalo, and is warmer than the annual average of 45.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 24.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 40m. For travel, October is cool.
Avg High
58.1°F
Avg Low
33.7°F
Precipitation
1.09 in
Daylight
10h 40m
October records in Buffalo
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 93.0°F (2011) | 21.0°F (1999) | 0.50 in (1999) |
| October 2 | 93.9°F (2011) | 21.9°F (1999) | 0.97 in (2015) |
| October 3 | 93.0°F (2025) | 21.0°F (1999) | 0.49 in (2013) |
| October 4 | 91.0°F (2011) | 23.2°F (2012) | 1.55 in (1998) |
| October 5 | 93.0°F (2021) | 19.9°F (2000) | 0.70 in (2009) |
| October 6 | 89.1°F (2021) | 17.2°F (2012) | 0.34 in (2011) |
| October 7 | 84.0°F (2003) | 15.1°F (2000) | 0.23 in (2018) |
| October 8 | 84.9°F (2024) | 18.0°F (2000) | 0.17 in (2018) |
| October 9 | 87.1°F (2024) | 15.3°F (2009) | 0.88 in (2021) |
| October 10 | 88.0°F (2015) | 16.2°F (2009) | 0.26 in (2008) |
| October 11 | 80.1°F (2015) | 18.1°F (2009) | 0.40 in (2008) |
| October 12 | 70.0°F (2024) | 18.1°F (2006) | 0.68 in (2021) |
| October 13 | 72.0°F (2005) | 19.2°F (2006) | 1.01 in (2021) |
| October 14 | 75.9°F (2024) | 17.2°F (2018) | 0.12 in (2020) |
| October 15 | 82.0°F (2014) | 18.1°F (2018) | 0.33 in (2025) |
| October 16 | 80.1°F (2024) | 23.0°F (2001) | 0.90 in (2025) |
| October 17 | 82.0°F (2003) | 24.3°F (2020) | 0.43 in (2016) |
| October 18 | 84.0°F (2015) | 17.2°F (2020) | 0.07 in (2024) |
| October 19 | 82.9°F (2003) | 23.0°F (2002) | 0.08 in (2009) |
| October 20 | 84.9°F (2017) | 25.2°F (2006) | 0.80 in (2019) |
| October 21 | 84.0°F (2014) | 21.9°F (2002) | 0.32 in (2020) |
| October 22 | 75.9°F (2003) | 19.0°F (2002) | 0.49 in (2004) |
| October 23 | 70.0°F (1998) | 5.2°F (2020) | 0.43 in (2015) |
| October 24 | 77.0°F (1999) | 15.3°F (2020) | 0.14 in (2020) |
| October 25 | 78.1°F (2007) | 6.3°F (2020) | 0.04 in (2009) |
| October 26 | 75.0°F (1999) | -2.7°F (2020) | 0.15 in (2023) |
| October 27 | 75.0°F (2016) | 3.2°F (2023) | 0.24 in (2025) |
| October 28 | 70.0°F (2004) | 11.1°F (2023) | 0.38 in (1998) |
| October 29 | 75.0°F (2001) | 11.1°F (2019) | 0.85 in (2004) |
| October 30 | 70.0°F (2008) | 5.2°F (2023) | 0.50 in (2005) |
| October 31 | 80.1°F (1999) | 3.9°F (2002) | 0.59 in (2000) |