South Dakota Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of South Dakota: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in South Dakota month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precip.itaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | -2° | -12° | 11 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrero | 4° | -7° | 8 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| marzo | 10° | -3° | 16 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| abril | 15° | 3° | 73 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| may | 21° | 10° | 91 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| junio | 27° | 16° | 96 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| julio | 31° | 20° | 49 mm | ★★★★★ |
| agosto | 29° | 18° | 50 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| septiembre | 26° | 15° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octubre | 18° | 7° | 37 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| noviembre | 8° | -1° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| diciembre | 4° | -6° | 28 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Continenteeal. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Dakota
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How South Dakota compares con 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 | 577 mm |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 382 km | 8°C | 2°C cooler | 408 mm |
| Nebraska | 495 km | 13°C | +3°C warmer | 737 mm |
| Omaha | 499 km | 12°C | +2°C warmer | 743 mm |
| Itasca State Park | 510 km | 6°C | 4°C cooler | 674 mm |
Clima by national park in South Dakota
2 national parks mapped in this atlas
Clima by attraction in South Dakota
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Clima by state park in South Dakota
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Mejor época para visitar South Dakota
Go in junio, julio, agosto and septiembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: enero, febrero and diciembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for South Dakota
Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of 30°C is in line con the 29°C typical for this month.
Lluvia 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 junio a agosto.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 33°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- dom.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid enero, febrero and diciembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
South Dakota is a state in Estados Unidos. South Dakota is a US state cuya capital es Pierre. Tiene una población de aproximadamente 920.000. La capital es Pierre.
Ahora mismo hay 19°C (66°F) in South Dakota con despejado. La sensación térmica es de 18°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 15°C a 30°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 0%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 9.8/10 – excelente — puedes salir ahora.
La mejor época para visitar South Dakota is junio, julio, agosto and septiembre. El clima es continental. enero, febrero and diciembre suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. julio es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 31°C, mientras enero es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a -12°C.
Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Badlands National Park, Viento Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.
En términos sencillos. Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of 30°C is in line con the 29°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 9 AM a 12 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
| Tipo | State |
|---|---|
| País | Estados Unidos |
| Continentee | América del Norte |
| Coordenadas | 44°22′5.9″N 100°21′3.6″W (44.3683, -100.351) |
| Capital | Pierre |
| Población | 920.000 |
| Area | 199.729 km² |
| Abbreviation | SD |
| Zona horaria | America/Chicago |
| Hora local | 2:08 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Mejores meses | junio, julio, agosto and septiembre |
| Clima | Continenteeal |
Tiempo map for South Dakota
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Explore South Dakota
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Clima for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is South Dakota?
South Dakota is a state in Estados Unidos. Its coordinates are 44.3683, -100.351. It lies in América del Norte.
What is the weather like in South Dakota ahora mismo?
It is currently 19°C (66°F) con despejado. Humedad is 57% and wind is 6 km/h.
When is the best time a visit South Dakota?
junio, julio, agosto and septiembre offer the most comfortable conditions in South Dakota, which has a continental climate. enero, febrero and diciembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is South Dakota in?
South Dakota observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The hora local is 2:08 AM.
How many people live in South Dakota?
South Dakota has a population of approximately 920.000.
What are the top things a do in South Dakota?
Popular options include Badlands National Park, Viento 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, Viento 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. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Tiempo 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 agosto 26, 2026 at 2:08 AM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
