October weather in Madison, SD
The average temperature in Madison in October is 47.2°F (35.7°F–58.7°F). Average precipitation: 2.16 inches. Average snowfall is 0.8 inches.
October is a fall month in Madison, and is warmer than the annual average of 44.7°F. Daily temperatures swing about 23°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 45m. For travel, October is cool.
Avg High
58.7°F
Avg Low
35.7°F
Precipitation
2.16 in
Snow
0.8 in
October records in Madison
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 88.0°F (2023) | 19.9°F (2003) | 1.26 in (1995) |
| October 2 | 91.9°F (2023) | 19.9°F (1974) | 1.25 in (1982) |
| October 3 | 91.0°F (2023) | 26.1°F (1996) | 1.09 in (2017) |
| October 4 | 90.0°F (2025) | 26.1°F (2020) | 1.78 in (2002) |
| October 5 | 89.1°F (1963) | 23.0°F (1988) | 1.98 in (1998) |
| October 6 | 84.9°F (1961) | 19.9°F (2001) | 1.12 in (1982) |
| October 7 | 86.0°F (1993) | 17.1°F (2012) | 1.31 in (1977) |
| October 8 | 87.1°F (1980) | 12.9°F (2000) | 1.05 in (1992) |
| October 9 | 84.0°F (2010) | 19.0°F (2000) | 3.00 in (1982) |
| October 10 | 88.0°F (1980) | 18.0°F (1987) | 2.64 in (1973) |
| October 11 | 84.0°F (2024) | 18.0°F (1987) | 1.30 in (1961) |
| October 12 | 86.0°F (2015) | 18.0°F (2012) | 0.65 in (1985) |
| October 13 | 81.0°F (2025) | 17.1°F (1979) | 1.80 in (2023) |
| October 14 | 84.0°F (1989) | 18.0°F (1979) | 0.67 in (2013) |
| October 15 | 80.1°F (1996) | 21.9°F (2018) | 1.66 in (2013) |
| October 16 | 82.0°F (1995) | 19.9°F (1976) | 1.67 in (1968) |
| October 17 | 84.0°F (1991) | 12.9°F (1976) | 1.55 in (1998) |
| October 18 | 75.9°F (2017) | 15.1°F (2022) | 0.76 in (1994) |
| October 19 | 82.0°F (2003) | 12.0°F (1972) | 1.87 in (1984) |
| October 20 | 84.9°F (2000) | 21.9°F (1999) | 0.81 in (1982) |
| October 21 | 79.0°F (2024) | 19.9°F (1987) | 0.69 in (1979) |
| October 22 | 79.0°F (2024) | 19.0°F (1976) | 0.43 in (2019) |
| October 23 | 79.0°F (1989) | 14.0°F (1981) | 1.05 in (2015) |
| October 24 | 81.0°F (2022) | 15.1°F (1981) | 0.70 in (2015) |
| October 25 | 82.0°F (1989) | 14.0°F (1962) | 0.42 in (2024) |
| October 26 | 80.1°F (1989) | 8.1°F (2020) | 0.93 in (2010) |
| October 27 | 78.1°F (1989) | 3.9°F (2020) | 1.59 in (1971) |
| October 28 | 78.1°F (1983) | 12.0°F (1967) | 0.99 in (2021) |
| October 29 | 73.9°F (2016) | 15.1°F (1980) | 1.44 in (1989) |
| October 30 | 73.0°F (1965) | 10.0°F (1991) | 1.70 in (1979) |
| October 31 | 69.1°F (1968) | 12.0°F (2002) | 0.62 in (1977) |