South Dakota Κλίμα and Average Καιρός
Κλίμα of South Dakota: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Κλίμα in South Dakota month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Μήνας | Avg high | Avg low | Βροχήfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ιανουάριος | -2° | -12° | 11 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Φεβρουάριος | 4° | -7° | 8 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Μάρτιος | 10° | -3° | 16 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Απρίλιος | 15° | 3° | 73 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Μάι | 21° | 10° | 91 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Ιούνιος | 27° | 16° | 96 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Ιούλιος | 31° | 20° | 49 mm | ★★★★★ |
| Αύγουστος | 29° | 18° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Σεπτέμβριος | 26° | 15° | 48 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Οκτώβριος | 18° | 7° | 37 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Νοέμβριος | 8° | -1° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Δεκέμβριος | 4° | -6° | 28 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Κλίμα type: Ήπειροςal. Πηγή: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Dakota
Υψηλόest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How South Dakota compares με 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 |
Κλίμα by national park in South Dakota
2 national parks mapped in this atlas
Κλίμα by attraction in South Dakota
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Κλίμα by state park in South Dakota
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη South Dakota
Go in Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος, Αύγουστος and Σεπτέμβριος. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Δεκέμβριος - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for South Dakota
Today is much warmer than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 31°C is 13.2°C above the 18°C typical for this month.
A 10% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in Ιούνιος έως Αύγουστος.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 33°C.
What έως pack, what έως skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Κυρglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 27°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- 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 Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Δεκέμβριος - historically the least comfortable months here.
Περίληψη
South Dakota is a state in Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες. South Dakota is a US state με πρωτεύουσα Pierre. Ο πληθυσμός είναι περίπου 920.000. Η πρωτεύουσα είναι Pierre.
Αυτή τη στιγμή είναι 22°C (72°F) in South Dakota με Αίθριος. Η αισθητή θερμοκρασία είναι 21°C. Σήμερα η θερμοκρασία κυμαίνεται από 16°C έως 31°C. Η πιθανότητα βροχής είναι 10%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - Εξαιρετικές συνθήκες — φύγετε τώρα.
Η καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη στο South Dakota is Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος, Αύγουστος and Σεπτέμβριος. Το κλίμα είναι continental. Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Δεκέμβριος tend έως be the least comfortable months. Ιούλιος is the warmest month με average highs near 31°C, while Ιανουάριος is the coldest με lows near -12°C.
Nearby highlights include Badlands National Park, Άνεμος Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.
Με απλά λόγια. Today is much warmer than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 31°C is 13.2°C above the 18°C typical for this month. The best window έως be outside is roughly 4 PM έως 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in South Dakota today at 9.7/10. 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
| Τύπος | State |
|---|---|
| Χώρα | Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες |
| Ήπειρος | Βόρεια Αμερική |
| Συντεταγμένες | 44°22′5.9″N 100°21′3.6″W (44.3683, -100.351) |
| Capital | Pierre |
| Πληθυσμός | 920.000 |
| Area | 199.729 km² |
| Abbreviation | SD |
| Ζώνη ώρας | America/Chicago |
| Τοπική ώρα | 11:03 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος, Αύγουστος and Σεπτέμβριος |
| Κλίμα | Ήπειροςal |
Καιρός map for South Dakota
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Dakota?
South Dakota is a state in Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες. Its coordinates are 44.3683, -100.351. It lies in Βόρεια Αμερική.
What is the weather like in South Dakota τώρα?
It is currently 22°C (72°F) με Αίθριος. Υγρασία is 45% and wind is 11 km/h.
When is the best time έως visit South Dakota?
Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος, Αύγουστος and Σεπτέμβριος offer the most comfortable conditions in South Dakota, which has a continental climate. Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Δεκέμβριος 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 11:03 PM.
How many people live in South Dakota?
South Dakota has a population of approximately 920.000.
What are the top things έως do in South Dakota?
Popular options include Badlands National Park, Άνεμος 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, Άνεμος 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. |
|---|---|
| Πρόγνωση and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ποιότητα αέρα and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Κλίμα averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Καιρός 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 Οκτώβριος 23, 2026 at 11:03 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
