Average climate of South Dakota
The climate of South Dakota has an average yearly temperature of 16°C. Throughout the year, the average monthly temperature can drop to 0°C and rise to 31°C.
Annually, about 674 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in South Dakota. Additionally, about 76 cm of snow falls each year.
The best time to visit South Dakota is September. During this period, you will experience pleasant temperatures and not too much rain, making it ideal to visit South Dakota.
0 to 31°C
674 mm
76 cm
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- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 0°C in January
- Precipitation: 674 mm per year, averaging 56 mm per month
- Driest months: 4,2 mm in January, 5,6 mm in February and 14 mm in November
- Wettest months: 118 mm in August, 117 mm in May and 108 mm in June
- Snowfall: 76 cm per year
Climate table South Dakota
The climate table for South Dakota shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snowfall, and UV index per month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Daytime temperature (°C) | 0 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 21 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 2 |
| Nighttime temperature (°C) | -9 | -9 | -2 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 5 | -2 | -7 |
| Precipitation (mm) | 4,2 | 5,6 | 24 | 54 | 117 | 108 | 101 | 118 | 70 | 43 | 14 | 15 |
| Snowfall (cm) | 11 | 11 | 9,2 | 2,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,5 | 13 | 28 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
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Temperature per month in South Dakota
This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in South Dakota
Precipitation per month in South Dakota
This graph shows the average monthly precipitation in millimeters in South Dakota.
Snowfall per month in South Dakota
This graph shows the average snowfall in centimeters per month in South Dakota.
UV index per month in South Dakota
This graph shows the average UV index per month in South Dakota.
Yearly temperature in South Dakota
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in South Dakota, measured in degrees Celsius.
Yearly total precipitation in South Dakota
This graph shows the average yearly precipitation in millimeters in South Dakota.
Yearly snowfall in South Dakota
This graph shows the average yearly snowfall in South Dakota, measured in centimeters.
Weather experiences in South Dakota
The weather in South Dakota is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 3 visitors.
Hello We spent a few days in the Black Hills. Very fine weather during the day Pleasant evening, a little cool. A bit windy at the end of the day— This text has been automatically translated into English
It was my first time here and I felt quite cold, as there were cold winds above all.— This text has been automatically translated into English
It was dry and not too cold.— This text has been automatically translated into English
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Average weather in South Dakota per month
Click on a month below to see in detail how the weather typically is in South Dakota and what to expect. Based on the historical weather data of South Dakota, you can view the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.