Trick-or-Treating Weather in South Dakota History

Halloween in South Dakota can be very exciting. Not just because of the candy, costumes, and parties. But also because the weather on Halloween is like gambling. Will my awesome costume be hidden under a puffy coat while I trick or treat in a snowstorm? Or will my makeup melt off because the end of October is dressed up as a day in July?

Landing at the end of October means that Halloween is right smack in the middle of a transition season. The weather is cooling off for winter, but that process involves a lot of starts and stops. One day the cold bites, the next a warm day soothes.

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What South Dakotans Can Expect on Halloween

I've worn coats and hats on Halloween one year, and shorts and sandals the next. Anything can happen on Halloween.

Looking into the archives of the National Weather Service Office in Sioux Falls, we can see the extremes of Halloween over the last century or so, since 1894.

Sioux Falls Halloween Weather Extreams

LOOK: 13 Things That Will Make You Nostalgic for Halloween in the '80s

1980s-era Halloween had its own vibe, from the waxy candy bags to the widespread fear of razor blades in apples. Think you can handle the nostalgia? Keep scrolling if you dare!

Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz