South Dakota Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of South Dakota: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in South Dakota month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | -2° | -12° | 11 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | 4° | -7° | 8 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 10° | -3° | 16 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| apríl | 15° | 3° | 73 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maí | 21° | 10° | 91 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júní | 27° | 16° | 96 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júlí | 31° | 20° | 49 mm | ★★★★★ |
| ágúst | 29° | 18° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 26° | 15° | 48 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| október | 18° | 7° | 37 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| nóvember | 8° | -1° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 4° | -6° | 28 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Heimsálfaal. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Dakota
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How South Dakota compares með 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 |
Loftslag by national park in South Dakota
2 national parks mapped in this atlas
Loftslag by attraction in South Dakota
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Loftslag by state park in South Dakota
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Best time til visit South Dakota
Go in júní, júlí, ágúst and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janúar, febrúar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for South Dakota
Today is much colder than average for október. The forecast high of 8°C is 9.6°C below the 18°C typical for this month.
A 88% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 10 mm is forecast, which is enough til soak trails and slow traffic.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in júní til ágúst.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 33°C.
What til pack, what til 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 janúar, febrúar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
South Dakota is a state in Bandaríkin. South Dakota is a US state með höfuðborg í Pierre. Íbúafjöldinn er um 920.000. Höfuðborgin er Pierre.
Núna er hitinn 4°C (39°F) in South Dakota með drizzle. Hitinn finnst vera 1°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 2°C til 8°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 88%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.4/10 - Á mörkunum.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja South Dakota is júní, júlí, ágúst and september. Loftslagið er continental. janúar, febrúar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. júlí is the warmest month með average highs near 31°C, while janúar is the coldest með lows near -12°C.
Nearby highlights include Badlands National Park, Vindur Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.
Í einföldu máli. Today is much colder than average for október. The forecast high of 8°C is 9.6°C below the 18°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 7 AM til 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.
Quick facts about South Dakota
| Tegund | State |
|---|---|
| Land | Bandaríkin |
| Heimsálfa | Norður-Ameríka |
| Hnit | 44°22′5.9″N 100°21′3.6″W (44.3683, -100.351) |
| Capital | Pierre |
| Mannfjöldi | 920.000 |
| Area | 199.729 km² |
| Abbreviation | SD |
| Tímabelti | America/Chicago |
| Staðartími | 5:28 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | júní, júlí, ágúst and september |
| Loftslag | Heimsálfaal |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Dakota?
South Dakota is a state in Bandaríkin. Its coordinates are 44.3683, -100.351. It lies in Norður-Ameríka.
What is the weather like in South Dakota núna?
It is currently 4°C (39°F) með drizzle. Raki is 90% and wind is 13 km/h.
When is the best time til visit South Dakota?
júní, júlí, ágúst and september offer the most comfortable conditions in South Dakota, which has a continental climate. janúar, febrúar and desember 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 5:28 AM.
How many people live in South Dakota?
South Dakota has a population of approximately 920.000.
What are the top things til do in South Dakota?
Popular options include Badlands National Park, Vindur 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, Vindur 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. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Veður 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 október 26, 2026 at 5:28 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
