South Dakota, United States Weather

South Dakota,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
19°C
66.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Clear Sky

Pressure: 959 hPa

Feel like: 16 °C

Temperature: 19°C

Cloud: 1%

Humidity: 28%

Wind: ENE - 9 km/h

Visibility: 66.8 km

Weather forecast

Tue
12 May
13°C / 23°C
Overcast
Wed
13 May
10°C / 27°C
Partly Cloudy
Thu
14 May
16°C / 33°C
Overcast
Fri
15 May
18°C / 31°C
Overcast
Sat
16 May
15°C / 31°C
Moderate Rain Showers
Hourly forecast today:
00:00 AM
0° / 19°
0° / 19°
Clear Sky
28% 18 km/h
01:00 AM
0° / 17°
0° / 17°
Clear Sky
31% 14 km/h
02:00 AM
0° / 15°
0° / 15°
Clear Sky
38% 16 km/h
03:00 AM
0° / 13°
0° / 13°
Clear Sky
42% 19 km/h
04:00 AM
0° / 11°
0° / 11°
Clear Sky
44% 32 km/h
05:00 AM
-1° / 10°
-1° / 10°
Clear Sky
44% 30 km/h
06:00 AM
-1° /
-1° /
Clear Sky
45% 27 km/h
07:00 AM
-2° /
-2° /
Clear Sky
44% 25 km/h
08:00 AM
-3° /
-3° /
Clear Sky
44% 24 km/h
09:00 AM
-3° /
-3° /
Clear Sky
45% 23 km/h
10:00 AM
-3° /
-3° /
Clear Sky
46% 25 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 21.2°C
  • Average low 7.57°C
  • Hottest day 33°C (14 May 2026)
  • Coldest day -3°C (01 May 2026)
  • Average humidity 51.37%
  • Days with precipitation 16 days
  • Highest precipitation 31 mm (26 April 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 19°C
  • Min: 3°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in South Dakota over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in South Dakota in the coming days

Rainfall in South Dakota in the coming days

South Dakota Climate Summary

South Dakota features a Humid continental, no dry season, hot summer (Köppen classification: Dfa), with an average annual temperature of 10.25ºC (50.45ºF), which is about -2.39% lower than the national average for United States. Annually, the city experiences approximately 36.74 millimeters (1.45 inches) of rainfall, spread across 78.63 rainy days, accounting for 21.54% of the year.

Longitude 43.9695148
Latitude -99.9018131
Yearly high temperature 13.99ºC (57.18ºF)
Yearly low temperature 4.58ºC (40.24ºF)
Hottest month July 31.08ºC (87.94ºF)
Coldest month January -11.12ºC (11.98ºF)
Yearly precip 36.74mm (1.45in)
Days with rainfall 78.63 days (21.54%)
Driest month November (64.58%)
Wettest month May (66.57%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January -3.86° / -11.12° 3.64 days
February -2.08° / -9.49° 4.82 days
March 6.82° / -1.55° 4.91 days
April 13.2° / 3.59° 9.27 days
May 19.74° / 9.78° 11.45 days
June 26.73° / 16.03° 10.91 days
July 31.08° / 19.24° 9.18 days
August 29.81° / 17.77° 8.36 days
September 25.08° / 13.49° 5.36 days
October 15.3° / 5.96° 4.45 days
November 7.33° / -0.92° 2.55 days
December -1.23° / -7.85° 3.73 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in South Dakota?

July has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 31.08ºC) and January are the coolest (daily mean of -11.12ºC).

2. What should I wear in South Dakota today?

For today's very hot weather in South Dakota, with the high temperatures above 27ºC (80.6ºF), consider wearing:
- Thin, moisture-wicking socks
- Wide-brimmed sun hat
- UV-protective sunglasses
- Breathable shorts or skirts

Temperature

Early
0°C / 13°C
Morning
-3°C / 7°C
Afternoon
0°C / 15°C
Evening
6°C / 27°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 442
  • CO 141
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 103
  • PM10 8
  • PM25 7
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,412

Sunrise / Sunset

11:17
01:54