Best Time و Visit South Dakota
أفضل وقت للزيارة South Dakota: يونيو, يوليو, أغسطس and سبتمبر. الشهر-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
أفضل وقت للزيارة South Dakota
Go in يونيو, يوليو, أغسطس and سبتمبر. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
المناخ in South Dakota month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| الشهر | Avg high | Avg low | مطرfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| يناير | -2° | -12° | 11 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| فبراير | 4° | -7° | 8 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| مارس | 10° | -3° | 16 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| أبريل | 15° | 3° | 73 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ماي | 21° | 10° | 91 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| يونيو | 27° | 16° | 96 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| يوليو | 31° | 20° | 49 mm | ★★★★★ |
| أغسطس | 29° | 18° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| سبتمبر | 26° | 15° | 48 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| أكتوبر | 18° | 7° | 37 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| نوفمبر | 8° | -1° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ديسمبر | 4° | -6° | 28 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
المناخ type: القارةal. المصدر: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How South Dakota compares مع nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against South Dakota.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 273 km | 7°C | 3°C cooler | 590 mm |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 382 km | 8°C | 2°C cooler | 409 mm |
| Nebraska | 495 km | 13°C | +3°C warmer | 822 mm |
| Omaha | 499 km | 13°C | +2°C warmer | 850 mm |
| Itasca State Park | 510 km | 6°C | 4°C cooler | 692 mm |
أفضل وقت للزيارة each national park in South Dakota
2 national parks mapped in this atlas
أفضل وقت للزيارة each attraction in South Dakota
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
أفضل وقت للزيارة each state park in South Dakota
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
What و pack, what و skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر - historically the least comfortable months here.
الملخص
South Dakota is a state in الولايات المتحدة. South Dakota is a US state وعاصمتها Pierre. يبلغ عدد سكانها نحو 920.000. العاصمة هي Pierre.
درجة الحرارة الآن 4°C (39°F) in South Dakota مع رذاذ. المحسوسة 1°C. تتراوح درجات الحرارة اليوم بين 2°C و 8°C. احتمال هطول الأمطار 88%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.4/10 - حدّي.
أفضل وقت لزيارة South Dakota is يونيو, يوليو, أغسطس and سبتمبر. المناخ continental. يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر tend و be the least comfortable months. يوليو is the warmest month مع average highs near 31°C, while يناير is the coldest مع lows near -12°C.
Nearby highlights include Badlands National Park, الرياح Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.
باختصار. Today is much colder than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 8°C is 9.6°C below the 18°C typical for this month. The best window و be outside is roughly 7 AM و 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in South Dakota today at 8.3/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
الطقس في South Dakota الآن
Open-Meteo Updated 3:04 PM, أكت 26 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌨️ 8° / 2°
Light snow · 88% rain · wind 16 km/h
☁️ 17° / 8°
غائم · 26% rain · wind 21 km/h
أهم الأنشطة in South Dakota
المعالم, parks and landmarks in and around South Dakota.
Quick facts about South Dakota
| النوع | State |
|---|---|
| الدولة | الولايات المتحدة |
| القارة | أمريكا الشمالية |
| الإحداثيات | 44°22′5.9″N 100°21′3.6″W (44.3683, -100.351) |
| Capital | Pierre |
| السكان | 920.000 |
| Area | 199.729 km² |
| Abbreviation | SD |
| المنطقة الزمنية | America/Chicago |
| التوقيت المحلي | 3:04 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | يونيو, يوليو, أغسطس and سبتمبر |
| المناخ | القارةal |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Dakota?
South Dakota is a state in الولايات المتحدة. Its coordinates are 44.3683, -100.351. It lies in أمريكا الشمالية.
What is the weather like in South Dakota الآن?
It is currently 4°C (39°F) مع رذاذ. الرطوبة is 90% and wind is 13 km/h.
When is the best time و visit South Dakota?
يونيو, يوليو, أغسطس and سبتمبر offer the most comfortable conditions in South Dakota, which has a continental climate. يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is South Dakota in?
South Dakota observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 3:04 PM.
How many people live in South Dakota?
South Dakota has a population of approximately 920.000.
What are the top things و do in South Dakota?
Popular options include Badlands National Park, الرياح Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
What places are in South Dakota?
South Dakota covers 4 places in this atlas, including Badlands National Park, الرياح Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| التوقعات and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| جودة الهواء and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| المناخ averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National الطقس Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated أكتوبر 26, 2026 at 3:04 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
