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What is Hecla, SD, Weather Like in October?
During the month of October, Hecla, SD,
has an average daytime high temperature of 58°F and an average overnight low temperature dropping to 33°F.
Around 2.11 inches of precipitation is received during the month,
with about 21.28 inches falling in a typical year.
0.70 inches of snow is the mean amount received during October.
Annually, Hecla receives around 24.90 inches of snow.
October 2025: Actual vs. Average Temperatures
Showing temperatures through today (October 21, 2025)
Actual High
Average High
Actual Low
Average Low
Month Summary
Average High: 67.5 F
(+6.7 vs avg)
Average Low: 44.5 F
(+8.9 vs avg)
This month was significantly warmer than average.
Actual data from: MID_WESS2
Hecla, SD Daily Weather Averages for October
Recorded at Columbia 8 N
(usc00391873),
13.2 miles
SSW of
Hecla, SD
| Day | Avg Temps (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) | Degree Days (°F) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | Mean | Month | Year | Month | Year | Heat | Cool | |
| 10/1 | 40 F | 66 F | 53 F | 0.08" | 19.25" | 0.00" | 24.20" | 12.2 F | 0.2 F |
| 10/2 | 40 F | 66 F | 53 F | 0.16" | 19.33" | 0.00" | 24.20" | 12.6 F | 0.2 F |
| 10/3 | 39 F | 65 F | 52 F | 0.24" | 19.41" | 0.00" | 24.20" | 13.1 F | 0.2 F |
| 10/4 | 39 F | 65 F | 52 F | 0.32" | 19.49" | 0.00" | 24.20" | 13.6 F | 0.2 F |
| 10/5 | 38 F | 64 F | 51 F | 0.40" | 19.57" | 0.00" | 24.20" | 14.1 F | 0.2 F |
| 10/6 | 38 F | 63 F | 51 F | 0.48" | 19.65" | 0.00" | 24.20" | 14.6 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/7 | 37 F | 63 F | 50 F | 0.55" | 19.72" | 0.00" | 24.20" | 15.1 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/8 | 37 F | 62 F | 50 F | 0.62" | 19.79" | 0.00" | 24.20" | 15.6 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/9 | 36 F | 62 F | 49 F | 0.69" | 19.86" | 0.00" | 24.20" | 16.1 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/10 | 36 F | 61 F | 48 F | 0.76" | 19.93" | 0.00" | 24.20" | 16.7 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/11 | 35 F | 61 F | 48 F | 0.83" | 20.00" | 0.10" | 24.30" | 17.2 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/12 | 35 F | 60 F | 47 F | 0.90" | 20.07" | 0.10" | 24.30" | 17.7 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/13 | 34 F | 59 F | 47 F | 0.97" | 20.14" | 0.10" | 24.30" | 18.2 F | 0.1 F |
| 10/14 | 34 F | 59 F | 46 F | 1.04" | 20.21" | 0.10" | 24.30" | 18.7 F | N/A |
| 10/15 | 33 F | 58 F | 46 F | 1.12" | 20.29" | 0.10" | 24.30" | 19.3 F | N/A |
| 10/16 | 33 F | 58 F | 45 F | 1.19" | 20.36" | 0.10" | 24.30" | 19.8 F | N/A |
| 10/17 | 33 F | 57 F | 45 F | 1.27" | 20.44" | 0.10" | 24.30" | 20.3 F | N/A |
| 10/18 | 32 F | 56 F | 44 F | 1.35" | 20.52" | 0.10" | 24.30" | 20.8 F | N/A |
| 10/19 | 32 F | 56 F | 44 F | 1.43" | 20.60" | 0.20" | 24.40" | 21.4 F | N/A |
| 10/20 | 31 F | 55 F | 43 F | 1.50" | 20.67" | 0.20" | 24.40" | 21.9 F | N/A |
| 10/21 | 31 F | 55 F | 43 F | 1.56" | 20.73" | 0.20" | 24.40" | 22.4 F | N/A |
| 10/22 | 30 F | 54 F | 42 F | 1.62" | 20.79" | 0.30" | 24.50" | 22.9 F | N/A |
| 10/23 | 30 F | 53 F | 42 F | 1.69" | 20.86" | 0.30" | 24.50" | 23.5 F | N/A |
| 10/24 | 29 F | 53 F | 41 F | 1.75" | 20.92" | 0.30" | 24.50" | 24 F | N/A |
| 10/25 | 29 F | 52 F | 41 F | 1.81" | 20.98" | 0.40" | 24.60" | 24.5 F | N/A |
| 10/26 | 28 F | 52 F | 40 F | 1.86" | 21.03" | 0.40" | 24.60" | 25 F | N/A |
| 10/27 | 28 F | 51 F | 40 F | 1.91" | 21.08" | 0.50" | 24.70" | 25.5 F | N/A |
| 10/28 | 27 F | 51 F | 39 F | 1.96" | 21.13" | 0.50" | 24.70" | 26.1 F | N/A |
| 10/29 | 27 F | 50 F | 38 F | 2.01" | 21.18" | 0.60" | 24.80" | 26.6 F | N/A |
| 10/30 | 27 F | 49 F | 38 F | 2.06" | 21.23" | 0.60" | 24.80" | 27.1 F | N/A |
| 10/31 | 26 F | 49 F | 37 F | 2.11" | 21.28" | 0.70" | 24.90" | 27.6 F | N/A |
