Best Time a Visit South Dakota
Mejor época para visitar South Dakota: junio, julio, agosto and septiembre. Mes-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
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.
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).
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 |
Mejor época para visitar each national park in South Dakota
2 national parks mapped in this atlas
Mejor época para visitar each attraction in South Dakota
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Mejor época para visitar each state park in South Dakota
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
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 29°C (84°F) in South Dakota con cielo despejado. La sensación térmica es de 26°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 18°C a 32°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 5%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 8.8/10 – 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 slightly warmer than average for agosto. The forecast high of 32°C is 3°C above the 29°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 8 AM a 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in South Dakota today at 9.8/10. 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.
Tiempo en South Dakota ahora mismo
Fuente: Open-Meteo. Actualizado 7:52 PM, ago 25 hora local.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 40° / 21°
Cubierto · 22% rain · wind 44 km/h
🌦️ 33° / 23°
Llovizna ligera · 12% rain · wind 24 km/h
Cosas que hacer in South Dakota
Atracciones, parks and landmarks in and around South Dakota.
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 | 7:52 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Mejores meses | junio, julio, agosto and septiembre |
| Clima | Continenteeal |
Explore South Dakota
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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 29°C (84°F) con cielo despejado. Humedad is 31% and wind is 18 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 7:52 PM.
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 25, 2026 at 7:52 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
