South Dakota Klima and Average Wetter
Klima of South Dakota: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in South Dakota month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Monat | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | -2° | -12° | 11 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Februar | 4° | -7° | 8 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| März | 10° | -3° | 16 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 15° | 3° | 73 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Mai | 21° | 10° | 91 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Juni | 27° | 16° | 96 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Juli | 31° | 20° | 49 mm | ★★★★★ |
| August | 29° | 18° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 26° | 15° | 48 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Oktober | 18° | 7° | 37 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 8° | -1° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Dezember | 4° | -6° | 28 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Kontinental. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Dakota
Hochest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How South Dakota compares mit 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 |
Klima by national park in South Dakota
2 national parks mapped in this atlas
Klima by attraction in South Dakota
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Klima by state park in South Dakota
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Beste Reisezeit South Dakota
Go in Juni, Juli, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Januar, Februar and Dezember – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for South Dakota
Today is warmer than average for Oktober. The forecast high of 24°C is 6.3°C above the 18°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in Juni und August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 33°C.
What und pack, what und skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- So.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers – the daily swing is 26°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Januar, Februar and Dezember – historically the least comfortable months here.
Zusammenfassung
South Dakota is a state in Vereinigte Staaten. South Dakota is a US state mit der Hauptstadt Pierre. Die Einwohnerzahl beträgt etwa 920.000. Die Hauptstadt ist Pierre.
Aktuell sind es 24°C (75°F) in South Dakota mit klarer himmel. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt 21°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 5°C und 24°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 1%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 9.6/10 – ausgezeichnet — jetzt los.
Die beste Reisezeit für South Dakota is Juni, Juli, August and September. Das Klima ist continental. Januar, Februar and Dezember sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. Juli ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 31°C, während Januar ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um -12°C.
Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Badlands National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.
Kurz gesagt. Today is warmer than average for Oktober. The forecast high of 24°C is 6.3°C above the 18°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 10 AM und 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in South Dakota today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about South Dakota
| Typ | State |
|---|---|
| Land | Vereinigte Staaten |
| Kontinent | Nordamerika |
| Koordinaten | 44°22′5.9″N 100°21′3.6″W (44.3683, -100.351) |
| Capital | Pierre |
| Bevölkerung | 920.000 |
| Area | 199.729 km² |
| Abbreviation | SD |
| Zeitzone | America/Chicago |
| Ortszeit | 4:40 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Beste Monate | Juni, Juli, August and September |
| Klima | Kontinental |
Wetter map for South Dakota
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Explore South Dakota
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Dakota?
South Dakota is a state in Vereinigte Staaten. Its coordinates are 44.3683, -100.351. It lies in Nordamerika.
What is the weather like in South Dakota jetzt?
It is currently 24°C (75°F) mit klarer himmel. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 28% and wind is 12 km/h.
When is the best time und visit South Dakota?
Juni, Juli, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in South Dakota, which has a continental climate. Januar, Februar and Dezember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is South Dakota in?
South Dakota observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The Ortszeit is 4:40 PM.
How many people live in South Dakota?
South Dakota has a population of approximately 920.000.
What are the top things und do in South Dakota?
Popular options include Badlands National Park, Wind 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, Wind 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. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Wetter 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 Oktober 4, 2026 at 4:40 PM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
