October lies in the middle of the autumn season in North Dakota, with a substantial drop in temperatures. The fall foliage is at its peak as nature spreads its colors all over the landscape. The average high temperatures are between 53°F (11.7°C) to 59°F (15°C), while the average low temperatures are between 28°F (-2.2°C) to 35°F (1.7°C). The precipitation is significantly less, with the first flurries of snow by the end of the month. The nights are cold and drop below freezing in the majority of the state. The nights drop below 35°F (1.7°C) in McLeod in the east and 28°F (-2.2°C) in Dickinson in the west. The harvest season is in full swing with plenty of apples and pumpkins along with truckloads of wheat and rye. The daily sunshine lasts less than 6 hours, and the days are short. Much of the tourist population leaves North Dakota by the end of October as the cold gradually takes over.