South Dakota Veður Spá
South Dakota weather: 8°C, skýjað. Á klukkustund forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time til visit.
Will it rain in South Dakota?
No - rain is unlikely in South Dakota today.
A 16% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Over the next 7 days, about 30 mm of precipitation is forecast, með the wettest days falling on sun., mán. and þri..
The next 7 days carry about 3.4 times a normal week's rain for október (30 mm against 9 mm).
16-day forecast for South Dakota
Hæst / Lægst; Úrkoma; UV
| Dagur | Aðstæður | Hæst / Lægst | Úrkoma | Vindur | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lau., okt 24 | ☁️ Skýjað | 21° / 6° | 16% | 37 km/h | 3 |
| sun., okt 25 | 🌦️ Lítil rigning | 8° / 4° | 47% · 6 mm | 18 km/h | 1 |
| mán., okt 26 | 🌨️ Light snow | 5° / 4° | 98% · 23 mm | 27 km/h | 1 |
| þri., okt 27 | ☁️ Skýjað | 20° / 4° | 72% | 30 km/h | 4 |
| mið., okt 28 | ☁️ Skýjað | 16° / 8° | 4% | 18 km/h | 3 |
| fim., okt 29 | ☁️ Skýjað | 15° / 6° | 0% | 20 km/h | 3 |
| fös., okt 30 | ☁️ Skýjað | 16° / 8° | 5% | 21 km/h | 3 |
| lau., okt 31 | ☁️ Skýjað | 18° / 12° | 25% | 14 km/h | 2 |
| sun., nóv 1 | ☁️ Skýjað | 18° / 10° | 25% | 14 km/h | 3 |
| mán., nóv 2 | ☁️ Skýjað | 16° / 9° | 23% | 11 km/h | 3 |
| þri., nóv 3 | ⛅ Skýjað að hluta | 19° / 8° | 19% | 23 km/h | 3 |
| mið., nóv 4 | ☁️ Skýjað | 16° / 9° | 7% | 36 km/h | 3 |
| fim., nóv 5 | ☁️ Skýjað | 17° / 8° | 7% | 22 km/h | 3 |
| fös., nóv 6 | ☁️ Skýjað | 20° / 11° | 7% | 18 km/h | 2 |
| lau., nóv 7 | ☁️ Skýjað | 17° / 11° | 6% | 36 km/h | 3 |
| sun., nóv 8 | ☁️ Skýjað | 19° / 8° | 0% | 22 km/h | 3 |
What this means for South Dakota
Today is slightly warmer than average for október. The forecast high of 21°C is 3.6°C above the 18°C typical for this month.
A 16% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Vindhviður til 65 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
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
- Layers - the daily swing is 18°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 65 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, febrúar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 8°C (47°F) með skýjað. Raki is 39% and wind is 7 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 3:14 PM.
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 25, 2026 at 3:14 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
