October weather in Mitchell, SD
The average temperature in Mitchell in October is 50.0°F (39.1°F–60.9°F). Average precipitation: 2.11 inches. Average snowfall is 0.6 inches.
October is a fall month in Mitchell, and is warmer than the annual average of 47.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 46m. For travel, October is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
60.9°F
Avg Low
39.1°F
Precipitation
2.11 in
Snow
0.6 in
October records in Mitchell
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 91.9°F (2023) | 28.0°F (2003) | 0.67 in (2004) |
| October 2 | 91.0°F (2023) | 30.9°F (2003) | 0.68 in (2009) |
| October 3 | 91.9°F (2025) | 33.1°F (2020) | 0.78 in (2023) |
| October 4 | 93.0°F (2025) | 30.0°F (2014) | 1.33 in (2016) |
| October 5 | 87.1°F (2011) | 28.0°F (2012) | 1.33 in (2009) |
| October 6 | 90.0°F (2007) | 24.1°F (2012) | 1.19 in (2008) |
| October 7 | 87.1°F (2003) | 26.1°F (2012) | 0.14 in (2007) |
| October 8 | 86.0°F (2010) | 30.0°F (2022) | 0.56 in (2011) |
| October 9 | 86.0°F (2020) | 26.1°F (2009) | 1.03 in (2018) |
| October 10 | 87.1°F (2015) | 24.1°F (2009) | 0.82 in (2019) |
| October 11 | 93.0°F (2015) | 21.9°F (2009) | 1.58 in (2003) |
| October 12 | 80.1°F (2025) | 23.0°F (2006) | 1.41 in (2023) |
| October 13 | 75.9°F (2015) | 27.0°F (2006) | 0.74 in (2023) |
| October 14 | 75.0°F (2015) | 24.1°F (2006) | 2.93 in (2013) |
| October 15 | 78.1°F (2012) | 26.1°F (2020) | 1.26 in (2007) |
| October 16 | 75.9°F (2005) | 25.0°F (2004) | 0.26 in (2007) |
| October 17 | 75.0°F (2024) | 25.0°F (2022) | 0.38 in (2007) |
| October 18 | 84.9°F (2005) | 16.0°F (2022) | 0.47 in (2007) |
| October 19 | 84.9°F (2003) | 21.9°F (2022) | 0.08 in (2024) |
| October 20 | 82.0°F (2024) | 25.0°F (2011) | 1.02 in (2021) |
| October 21 | 81.0°F (2014) | 30.0°F (2005) | 0.79 in (2008) |
| October 22 | 84.9°F (2003) | 25.0°F (2006) | 1.11 in (2008) |
| October 23 | 84.9°F (2022) | 18.0°F (2020) | 1.61 in (2015) |
| October 24 | 80.1°F (2014) | 16.0°F (2020) | 0.19 in (2021) |
| October 25 | 69.1°F (2014) | 14.0°F (2020) | 0.86 in (2010) |
| October 26 | 70.0°F (2014) | 8.1°F (2020) | 0.26 in (2010) |
| October 27 | 70.0°F (2014) | 5.0°F (2020) | 1.38 in (2021) |
| October 28 | 80.1°F (2016) | 19.0°F (2023) | 0.30 in (2014) |
| October 29 | 75.9°F (2006) | 18.0°F (2019) | 0.57 in (2009) |
| October 30 | 73.9°F (2007) | 17.1°F (2019) | 0.71 in (2009) |
| October 31 | 72.0°F (2022) | 5.0°F (2020) | 0.05 in (2025) |