South Dakota, United States Weather

South Dakota,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
21°C
69.8°F
°C °F

Condition: Clear Sky

Pressure: 948 hPa

Feel like: 21 °C

Temperature: 21°C

Cloud: 0%

Humidity: 75%

Wind: WNW - 14 km/h

Visibility: 20.5 km

Weather forecast

Sat
08 Aug
15°C / 39°C
Moderate Rain
Sun
09 Aug
19°C / 36°C
Moderate Drizzle
Mon
10 Aug
18°C / 34°C
Drizzle
Tue
11 Aug
20°C / 36°C
Moderate Drizzle
Wed
12 Aug
20°C / 32°C
Moderate Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
10:00 AM
16° / 21°
16° / 21°
Clear Sky
75% 29 km/h
11:00 AM
16° / 20°
16° / 20°
Clear Sky
78% 48 km/h
12:00 PM
15° / 19°
15° / 19°
Clear Sky
78% 59 km/h
13:00 PM
12° / 18°
12° / 18°
Clear Sky
66% 52 km/h
14:00 PM
11° / 19°
11° / 19°
Clear Sky
62% 45 km/h
15:00 PM
11° / 20°
11° / 20°
Clear Sky
55% 39 km/h
16:00 PM
9° / 22°
9° / 22°
Clear Sky
44% 34 km/h
17:00 PM
10° / 24°
10° / 24°
Clear Sky
41% 31 km/h
18:00 PM
9° / 26°
9° / 26°
Clear Sky
35% 24 km/h
19:00 PM
8° / 27°
8° / 27°
Clear Sky
30% 24 km/h
20:00 PM
7° / 28°
7° / 28°
Clear Sky
28% 21 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 32.1°C
  • Average low 17.7°C
  • Hottest day 40°C (21 August 2026)
  • Coldest day 9°C (05 August 2026)
  • Average humidity 54.37%
  • Days with precipitation 22 days
  • Highest precipitation 30 mm (30 July 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 33°C
  • Min: 15°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 28ºC (82.4ºF), consider wearing:
- Wide-brimmed sun hat
- Sunscreen for skin protection
- Thin, moisture-wicking socks
- Open-toed sandals or light sneakers

Temperature

Early
17°C / 26°C
Morning
16°C / 21°C
Afternoon
11°C / 20°C
Evening
8°C / 28°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 436
  • CO 117
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 5
  • O3 53
  • PM10 9
  • PM25 9
  • SO2 1
  • CH4 1,375

Sunrise / Sunset

11:34
01:55