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What is Cottonwood Lake, SD, Weather Like in October?
During the month of October, Cottonwood Lake, SD,
has an average daytime high temperature of 58°F and an average overnight low temperature dropping to 35°F.
Around 2.46 inches of precipitation is received during the month,
with about 23.91 inches falling in a typical year.
1.30 inches of snow is the mean amount received during October.
Annually, Cottonwood Lake receives around 33.40 inches of snow.
October 2025: Actual vs. Average Temperatures
Showing temperatures through today (October 26, 2025)
Actual High
Average High
Actual Low
Average Low
Month Summary
Average High: 65.6 F
(+7.0 vs avg)
Average Low: 45.1 F
(+9.3 vs avg)
This month was significantly warmer than average.
Actual data from: PWS_RRTHKSN
Cottonwood Lake, SD Daily Weather Averages for October
Recorded at Victor 4 N
(usc00398652),
5.6 miles
N of
Cottonwood Lake, SD
| Day | Avg Temps (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) | Degree Days (°F) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | Mean | Month | Year | Month | Year | Heat | Cool | |
| 10/1 | 41 F | 66 F | 53 F | 0.09" | 21.54" | 0.00" | 32.10" | 12 F | 0.2 F |
| 10/2 | 41 F | 65 F | 53 F | 0.18" | 21.63" | 0.00" | 32.10" | 12.5 F | 0.2 F |
| 10/3 | 40 F | 64 F | 52 F | 0.28" | 21.73" | 0.00" | 32.10" | 13 F | 0.2 F |
| 10/4 | 40 F | 64 F | 52 F | 0.38" | 21.83" | 0.00" | 32.10" | 13.4 F | 0.2 F |
| 10/5 | 39 F | 63 F | 51 F | 0.48" | 21.93" | 0.10" | 32.20" | 13.9 F | 0.2 F |
| 10/6 | 39 F | 63 F | 51 F | 0.58" | 22.03" | 0.10" | 32.20" | 14.4 F | 0.2 F |
| 10/7 | 38 F | 62 F | 50 F | 0.67" | 22.12" | 0.10" | 32.20" | 14.9 F | 0.2 F |
| 10/8 | 38 F | 62 F | 50 F | 0.76" | 22.21" | 0.10" | 32.20" | 15.4 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/9 | 38 F | 61 F | 49 F | 0.84" | 22.29" | 0.10" | 32.20" | 15.9 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/10 | 37 F | 61 F | 49 F | 0.93" | 22.38" | 0.20" | 32.30" | 16.4 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/11 | 37 F | 60 F | 48 F | 1.02" | 22.47" | 0.20" | 32.30" | 16.9 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/12 | 36 F | 59 F | 48 F | 1.11" | 22.56" | 0.20" | 32.30" | 17.4 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/13 | 36 F | 59 F | 47 F | 1.20" | 22.65" | 0.30" | 32.40" | 17.9 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/14 | 35 F | 58 F | 47 F | 1.28" | 22.73" | 0.30" | 32.40" | 18.4 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/15 | 35 F | 58 F | 46 F | 1.37" | 22.82" | 0.30" | 32.40" | 18.9 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/16 | 34 F | 57 F | 46 F | 1.46" | 22.91" | 0.40" | 32.50" | 19.4 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/17 | 34 F | 56 F | 45 F | 1.54" | 22.99" | 0.40" | 32.50" | 19.9 F | N/A |
| 10/18 | 34 F | 56 F | 45 F | 1.63" | 23.08" | 0.40" | 32.50" | 20.4 F | N/A |
| 10/19 | 33 F | 55 F | 44 F | 1.71" | 23.16" | 0.50" | 32.60" | 21 F | N/A |
| 10/20 | 33 F | 54 F | 44 F | 1.78" | 23.23" | 0.50" | 32.60" | 21.5 F | N/A |
| 10/21 | 32 F | 54 F | 43 F | 1.86" | 23.31" | 0.60" | 32.70" | 22 F | N/A |
| 10/22 | 32 F | 53 F | 43 F | 1.93" | 23.38" | 0.70" | 32.80" | 22.5 F | N/A |
| 10/23 | 31 F | 53 F | 42 F | 2.00" | 23.45" | 0.70" | 32.80" | 23 F | N/A |
| 10/24 | 31 F | 52 F | 42 F | 2.06" | 23.51" | 0.80" | 32.90" | 23.6 F | N/A |
| 10/25 | 31 F | 51 F | 41 F | 2.12" | 23.57" | 0.80" | 32.90" | 24.1 F | N/A |
| 10/26 | 30 F | 51 F | 40 F | 2.18" | 23.63" | 0.90" | 33.00" | 24.6 F | N/A |
| 10/27 | 30 F | 50 F | 40 F | 2.24" | 23.69" | 1.00" | 33.10" | 25.1 F | N/A |
| 10/28 | 29 F | 50 F | 39 F | 2.30" | 23.75" | 1.00" | 33.10" | 25.6 F | N/A |
| 10/29 | 29 F | 49 F | 39 F | 2.36" | 23.81" | 1.10" | 33.20" | 26.1 F | N/A |
| 10/30 | 28 F | 48 F | 38 F | 2.41" | 23.86" | 1.20" | 33.30" | 26.7 F | N/A |
| 10/31 | 28 F | 48 F | 38 F | 2.46" | 23.91" | 1.30" | 33.40" | 27.2 F | N/A |
