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Sioux Falls, SD Weather on October 10
October 10th in Sioux Falls, SD typically brings mild fall weather, with average highs around 65°F and lows near 39°F — a 26°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest October 10th was in 1974 (71°F average), while the coldest was 2009 (30°F) — a 41°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 15% of recorded October 10th dates, with snow falling 2% of the time. The last decade has been 1.5°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on October 10
Planning for October 10th in Sioux Falls, SD? Great weather for outdoor activities.
October 10 Weather Records for Sioux Falls
- •The all-time record high for October 10th in Sioux Falls, SD is 87°F, set in 1974.
- •The coldest October 10th on record dropped to 18°F in 1987.
- •A freeze (32°F or below) has occurred on October 10th in 13 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), October 10th was 14°F warmer than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 10 ever in Sioux Falls?
The warmest October 10 in Sioux Falls, SD reached 87°F in 1974. That is 22°F above the long-term average high of 65°F.
What was the coldest October 10 ever in Sioux Falls?
The coldest October 10 in Sioux Falls, SD dropped to 18°F in 1987. That is 21°F below the long-term average low of 39°F.
What is the average temperature on October 10 in Sioux Falls?
On October 10, Sioux Falls averages a high of 65°F and a low of 39°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from SIOUX FALLS.
How many years of weather data are available for October 10 in Sioux Falls?
We have 55 years of weather records for October 10 in Sioux Falls, SD, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
October 10 Weather History in Sioux Falls
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 85°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 65°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 80°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 63°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 73°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 56°F | 35°F | 0.19" | -- |
| 2018 | 44°F | 34°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2017 | 56°F | 28°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 71°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 80°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 57°F | 29°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 79°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 62°F | 26°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 69°F | 57°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2010 | 80°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 37°F | 23°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 76°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 53°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 52°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 62°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 70°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 72°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 74°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 62°F | 43°F | 0.16" | -- |
| 2000 | 65°F | 32°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 68°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 73°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 68°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 56°F | 27°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 75°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 73°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 57°F | 26°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 57°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 77°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 56°F | 24°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 71°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 62°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 46°F | 18°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 53°F | 41°F | 0.09" | -- |
| 1985 | 51°F | 25°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 70°F | 54°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1983 | 62°F | 53°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 1982 | 48°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 75°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 65°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 57°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 70°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 46°F | 33°F | 0.14" | 0.9" |
| 1976 | 79°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 61°F | 27°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 87°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 60°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 71°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 79°F | 31°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: SIOUX FALLS
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Sioux Falls, SD, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.