October weather in Hill City, SD
The average temperature in Hill City in October is 43.8°F (27.9°F–59.8°F). Average precipitation: 1.65 inches. Average snowfall is 6.5 inches.
October is a fall month in Hill City, and is cooler than the annual average of 43.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 31.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 45m. For travel, October is cool.
Avg High
59.8°F
Avg Low
27.9°F
Precipitation
1.65 in
Snow
6.5 in
October records in Hill City
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 84.9°F (1992) | 17.1°F (2020) | 0.52 in (2002) |
| October 2 | 86.0°F (2011) | 18.0°F (2020) | 1.01 in (1986) |
| October 3 | 89.1°F (2011) | 23.0°F (1976) | 0.70 in (1991) |
| October 4 | 84.9°F (2010) | 16.0°F (1976) | 1.35 in (2013) |
| October 5 | 84.9°F (2011) | 19.0°F (1978) | 2.04 in (2013) |
| October 6 | 84.9°F (2011) | 10.0°F (2000) | 1.36 in (1994) |
| October 7 | 82.9°F (2020) | 6.1°F (2000) | 1.08 in (1970) |
| October 8 | 77.0°F (2015) | 10.9°F (1992) | 0.75 in (1982) |
| October 9 | 84.0°F (2020) | 10.0°F (1993) | 0.78 in (1982) |
| October 10 | 80.1°F (2024) | 7.0°F (2009) | 0.44 in (2019) |
| October 11 | 84.9°F (2024) | 14.0°F (2018) | 1.30 in (2013) |
| October 12 | 80.1°F (1988) | 12.0°F (2006) | 1.43 in (2023) |
| October 13 | 78.1°F (1996) | 12.9°F (2019) | 2.56 in (2021) |
| October 14 | 75.9°F (1968) | 15.1°F (1976) | 1.03 in (1980) |
| October 15 | 78.1°F (2024) | 8.1°F (2018) | 0.70 in (1994) |
| October 16 | 80.1°F (1991) | 8.1°F (1992) | 0.98 in (2025) |
| October 17 | 79.0°F (2024) | 12.0°F (1999) | 0.93 in (1998) |
| October 18 | 79.0°F (2019) | 3.0°F (1976) | 0.53 in (1971) |
| October 19 | 81.0°F (2003) | 9.0°F (1989) | 0.27 in (1995) |
| October 20 | 78.1°F (2017) | 10.9°F (1976) | 0.48 in (1963) |
| October 21 | 78.1°F (1992) | 10.9°F (1976) | 0.67 in (2019) |
| October 22 | 80.1°F (2003) | 14.0°F (1976) | 0.83 in (1995) |
| October 23 | 77.0°F (2003) | 7.0°F (1976) | 0.35 in (1975) |
| October 24 | 77.0°F (1992) | 6.1°F (1995) | 0.36 in (1997) |
| October 25 | 77.0°F (2007) | 8.1°F (2020) | 0.36 in (2000) |
| October 26 | 78.1°F (2017) | -15.0°F (2020) | 1.99 in (1996) |
| October 27 | 73.9°F (2024) | -20.9°F (2020) | 0.23 in (2025) |
| October 28 | 77.0°F (1990) | 3.0°F (2020) | 1.14 in (1998) |
| October 29 | 73.0°F (2008) | 3.9°F (1991) | 1.41 in (1996) |
| October 30 | 84.0°F (1968) | -9.0°F (1991) | 0.31 in (2024) |
| October 31 | 75.9°F (1968) | -6.0°F (2019) | 1.48 in (1974) |